Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera pictaHarriet Calcott ScottNone

  • Art movementBotanical Illustration
  • MuseumAustralian Museum

Harriet Calcott Scott (1830 – 1907)

Discover Harriet Calcott Scott (1830-1907), a pioneering Australian artist & naturalist! Explore her detailed watercolor paintings of moths, insects & natural history illustrations. A legacy of scientific art.

Australian Museum (Σύδνεϋ, Αυστραλία)

Музей Австралии в Сиднее поражает своей архитектурой и богатой коллекцией динозавров и произведений искусства аборигенов. Исследуйте уникальный исследовательский центр Lizard Island и откройте для себя историю природы и культуры.

“As the Crinum pedunculatum [Swamp Lily] is abundant on many parts of Ash Island, we have ventured to annex a slight view of the Cottage [the Scott

About this artwork

  • Title: Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta
  • Artist: Harriet Calcott Scott
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Australian Museum
  • Movement: Botanical Illustration
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Keywords: 18th century art, “scientific illustration”, “floral watercolor”
  • Color intensity: Vivid
  • Topics: watercolor, botanical art, natural history

Questions & Answers

Who is the artist behind "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta"?

The artist behind "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" is Harriet Calcott Scott. The work is catalogued under Harriet Calcott Scott's name.

Is "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" more bright or more dark overall?

The recorded values for "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" by Harriet Calcott Scott are: brilliant brightness, luminous luminance.

Who created "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" and what style is it in?

Harriet Calcott Scott created "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" within the Botanical Illustration movement.

What is "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" about?

The themes present in "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" by Harriet Calcott Scott include botanical art, insect illustration, watercolor, australian art, scientific study, lily pad, natural history, 18th century. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

How saturated is the palette of "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta"?

The palette of "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" is subtle color in saturation.

Which artistic current is "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" by Harriet Calcott Scott part of?

"Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" by Harriet Calcott Scott belongs to the Botanical Illustration movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

Is "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" by Harriet Calcott Scott a portrait, landscape or square composition?

The format of "Lily Caterpillar, Spodoptera picta" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

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