The image shows a thistle plant with spiky leaves and a cluster of flower buds, one of which has a caterpillar on top. In the lower left corner, a butterfly with orange and brown wings sits on a leaf, and a spider is seen on a web near the center. The color palette consists of greens, browns, and dark tones. The thistle is positioned vertically in the center of the composition, surrounded by leaves spreading outward in different directions.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1755
- Medium
- gouache on black prepared vellum
- Dimensions
- 3335 × 4563 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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