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Cat's Claw (Mimosa circinalis)

Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a small leafy tree or branch with pink fluffy flowers in the upper right. In the lower right, there is a large, intricately patterned butterfly. The color palette includes shades of green, light brown, pink, vibrant yellow, and black. Brown seed pods are observed hanging down in the center left of the image. The tree occupies the top half of the image, with the butterfly in the bottom right showcasing its wings' patterns and colors.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1731-1743
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
3440 × 4499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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