Butterflies and Tiny Bugs, 19th Century Ink and Watercolor amber standing for Friendship

standing for Friendship

finger pointing ahead

but they do make one want to handle it with care

surrounded by linen mat

Butterflies and Tiny Bugs, 19th Century Ink and Watercolor amber standing for FriendshipThese butterflies I found together with the watercolor of feathers also just listed I am sure done by the same maker, mid 19th century I believe, and certainly feathers and butterfly wings seem all of a piece. Gorgeous detailing on these splendid creatures, flying in every direction, with a few leafy sprigs, a lady bug for good luck, and what I take for a bee and a mosquito, too. Finely rendered in ink and watercolor, lovely. 9 1 2" x 6 3 8" and in