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De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl40 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Delicate wings unfurl across the page—vivid patterns from Asia, Africa, and America preserved in precise engravings. Each butterfly and moth seems poised to lift off the paper, a fleeting glimpse of distant continents frozen in ink. The lines blur between science and art, nature captured mid-flight.
De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl72 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Delicate wings unfurl across the page, their intricate patterns mapping distant continents—Asia’s lush greens, Africa’s fiery oranges, America’s deep blues. Each butterfly a tiny ambassador from far-flung lands, pinned not to boards but to history itself.
Foreign butterflies occurring in the three continents Asia, Africa and America Pl.238 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Vibrant wings unfurl across continents—Asian patterns brush against African hues, while American specimens hover nearby. Each delicate engraving traces the silent flight of these foreign butterflies, their colors preserved mid-beat. A rare glimpse into nature’s fleeting artistry, frozen on the page.
Foreign butterflies occurring in the three continents Asia, Africa and America Pl.247 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Vibrant wings unfurl across continents—delicate patterns from Asia, bold hues of Africa, and the exotic shades of America. Each butterfly, a fleeting traveler, pinned to the page yet alive with color. The paper breathes with their silent migration, a world of wonder in ink and line.
Releasing Butterflies

Emile Villa (French, unknown)

Hands open, fingers uncurling—a flutter of wings takes flight. The air hums with delicate motion, colors dissolving into sky. For a breath, everything is weightless. Then the moment slips away.
Foreign butterflies occurring in the three continents Asia, Africa and America Pl.411 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Vibrant wings unfold across continents—Asian, African, American butterflies pinned to the page, their delicate patterns preserved in ink. Each specimen a fleeting traveler, now frozen mid-flight, revealing nature’s intricate brushstrokes.
Pink Butterfly

Albert Bierstadt (American, 1830–1902)

A delicate pink butterfly rests on a leaf, its wings translucent against the watercolor wash. The fine veins and soft gradients suggest careful study, yet the piece feels alive—as if the insect might flutter away at any moment.
De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl71 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Delicate wings unfurl in precise detail—each vein, each spot meticulously rendered. These butterflies and moths, frozen mid-flight, reveal nature’s intricate patterns, a silent dance of symmetry and color. The engravings breathe life into paper, turning science into art.
Papilio Adonis (1789-1813)

George Shaw (English, 1966–)

Delicate wings unfurl in soft blues and blacks, each vein traced with precision. The butterfly perches lightly, its intricate patterns a fleeting marvel of nature’s design. A quiet study of fragility and detail, alive on the page.