Ground beetleGeorge L. VenableNone

  • Art movementNaturalistic Illustration
  • MuseumNational Museum of Natural History

George L. Venable

Explore the evocative acrylic artwork of George Venable, known for 'Ground Beetle'. Captivating landscapes & detailed realism – a unique artistic vision.

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An illustration of the ground beetle species Agra lavernae. This specimen illustrated was collected in Panama. Habitus, whole insect, dorsal view.Publication: 1978. Systematic, Natural History, and Zoogographic Notes on the Genus Agra Fabricius, with a Description of a New Species From Panama (Coleoptera:Carabidae:Lebiini). The Coleopterists Bulletin. 32 (4)

About this artwork

  • Title: Ground beetle
  • Artist: George L. Venable
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: National Museum of Natural History
  • Movement: Naturalistic Illustration
  • Keywords: watercolor insect drawing, vintage insect print, colorful insect study
  • Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant
  • Topics: panama wildlife, scientific illustration, entomology

Questions & Answers

What is the perceived brightness of "Ground beetle" by George L. Venable?

Overall, "Ground beetle" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

What color intensity does "Ground beetle" by George L. Venable have?

"Ground beetle" by George L. Venable shows a monochromatic color intensity.

How does "Ground beetle" fit into George L. Venable's themes and style?

"Ground beetle" belongs to George L. Venable's Naturalistic Illustration work, whose recorded themes include scientific observation, natural history detail, detailed entomology study, early 20th century science, panamanian biodiversity, precision illustration", venable's focus on nature".

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