Plate 5 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam
Acrylic On Canvas- WallArt
National Museum of Women in the Arts
maria sybilla merian (1647 – 1717)
Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was a German naturalist & scientific illustrator celebrated for her exquisite insect depictions and groundbreaking research on metamorphosis, influencing both art & entomology.
National Museum of Women in the Arts (Washington, D.C., United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Plate 5 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam
- Artist: maria sybilla merian
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: National Museum of Women in the Arts
- Medium type: WallArt
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: Driftwood
- Keywords: maria sybilla merian, european botanical art, scientific art
- Color intensity: Balanced
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