This is a drawing of two anthropomorphic butterflies transporting a wheeled canopy cart on a naturalistic platform. The drawing features two butterflies with human-like torsos standing on their hind limbs. They are facing each other while holding the handles of the cart, which is centered between them. The cart has wheels and is topped with a canopy under which a small creature can be seen peeking out. The scene rests on a platform resembling a tree branch or ledge adorned with greenery and tendrils. Below this ledge, there are decorative florals and stylized root-like structures, with "LA BROUETTE" inscribed at the bottom of the drawing.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1748, published in or after 1754
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4736 × 3198 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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