Equestrian & Animals
Butterflies and Insects
Jan van Kessel the Elder
A meticulously detailed 17th-century study of lepidoptera and insects by Flemish master Jan van Kessel the Elder.
Butterflies
Shibata Zeshin
1881 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 19th-century Japanese lacquer study featuring a variety of butterflies in delicate flight.
$243
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Where it works
An airy, quiet work with warm, lived-in color — sits lightly within the space.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Hallway · Living Room
- Placement
- Best for narrower walls, entry moments, and layered groupings
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1881 by the renowned master Shibata Zeshin, this exquisite work utilizes traditional Japanese lacquer (urushi) techniques on paper to capture the intricate textures of butterfly wings. Part of a larger series of nature studies from the Meiji period, the composition demonstrates Zeshin's ability to combine scientific observation with graceful, asymmetric design, resulting in a piece that is both sophisticated and timelessly decorative.
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