Butterflies, 19th century. Creator: UnknownButterflies, 19th century. Top Left: Wall Butterfly, Underside. Top right: Hedge Brown. Top centre: Speckled Wood, Underside. Middle left: Speckled Wood. Middle right: Ringlet
The Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). Creator: William Holman HuntThe Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). A shepherd neglects his flock and woos a young woman with a lamb on her lap. Behind them, two bloated sheep lie on the ground poisoned by the corn
The Beautiful Dragonflys Life Story, 1935The Beautiful Dragonflys Life Story, . From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]
Insects, c1910. Creator: UnknownInsects, c1910. Insects, invertebrates with exoskeletons, are the most diverse group of animals, over 90% of all animal life forms on Earth are insects
The Holy Family with the Dragonfly, 1495 (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerThe Holy Family with the Dragonfly, 1495 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]
Catching Fireflies, Mid-1790s. Creator: Eishosai ChokiCatching Fireflies, Mid-1790s
The Corsican Spider in His Web!, July 12, 1808. July 12, 1808The Corsican Spider in His Web!, July 12, 1808
The Blind Girl, 1856, (1948). Creator: John Everett MillaisThe Blind Girl, 1856, (1948). Two girls, the elder one blind and with a concertina in her lap, rest by a wayside stream after rain
Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Grasshopper on Gourd Vine, 1882. Creator: Shibata ZeshinLacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Grasshopper on Gourd Vine, 1882
Ancient Egyptian decoration, (1898). Creator: UnknownAncient Egyptian decoration, (1898). Examples of architecture and painting from Ancient Egypt: Fig 1: Painted relief-figure from a column of the temple at Denderah
Moths, 19th century. Creator: UnknownMoths, 19th century. Top left: Burnished Brass. Top left (just below): Grey Dagger. Lower left centre: Silver Y (on stalk). Below on left: Garden Tiger. Bottom left: Yellow Underwing
Witchs cauldron and spider web, c1950. Creator: Shirley MarkhamWitchs cauldron and spider web, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952
The caterpillar on his mushroom, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I
Scarab: Aakheperkara (Thutmose I), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, Reign of Thutmose I (about 1504-1492 BCE)
Vase of Flowers, c. 1660. Creator: Jan Davidsz de HeemVase of Flowers, c. 1660
Madonna and Child, ca. 1480. Creator: Carlo CrivelliMadonna and Child, ca. 1480
Flowers by a Stone Vase, 1786. Creator: Peter FaesFlowers by a Stone Vase, 1786
Bird on Branch Watching Spider, ca. 1887. Creator: Watanabe SeiteiBird on Branch Watching Spider, ca. 1887
Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Butterflies, dated 1881. Creator: Shibata ZeshinLacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Butterflies, dated 1881
The Tulip and the Butterfly Appear in gayer Coats than I, 1832, (1947). Creator: UnknownThe Tulip and the Butterfly Appear in gayer Coats than I, 1832, (1947). Two children, one reading and the other wearing a sheer dress. Illustration to a hymn tilted Against Pride In Clothes
The Ant Lion, 1914. DELETE - artist in Creator: Edward Julius DetmoldThe Ant Lion, 1914. The predatory Myrmeleontidae, of which antlions are a subgroup, dig pits to prey on ants or other insects
Emperor moths, 19th century. Creator: UnknownEmperor moths, 19th century. Top Left: Caterpillar of Emperor Moth Among Bramble Leaves Marked by Leaf-Mine. Centre: Male Emperor Moth. Lower centre: Female Emperor Moth
Aube et Crepuscule bed, 1904. Emile Galle, (1846-1904), (c2014-2017) Artist: Alan John AinsworthAube et Cre´ puscule bed, 1904. E´ mile Galle´ (1846-1904). E´ mile Galle´ (1846-1904)
A Hundred Different Knds of Caterpillars of Butterflies and Moths, 1935A Hundred Different Knds of Caterpillars of Butterflies and Moths Familiar in the British Isles, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd
Emden, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]
Moon, Persimmon and Grasshopper, 1807. Artist: HokusaiMoon, Persimmon and Grasshopper, 1807. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
The Blind Girl, 1856. Artist: John Everett MillaisThe Blind Girl, 1856. Two beggar girls, the elder one blind and with a concertina rest by a wayside stream after rain. A double rainbow in background. Forget-me-nots bloom at bottom left
Writing utensil box, Japanese, early 19th century. From the Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Bait of the Florida Fisherman; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne ReidBait of the Florida Fisherman; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C
An Insect Cuckoo; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne ReidAn Insect Cuckoo; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C
Title Plate from "The Introduction of the Silkworm"[Vermis Sericus], ca. 1595 Creator: Karel van MalleryTitle Plate from " The Introduction of the Silkworm" [Vermis Sericus], ca. 1595
Sleeping Woman with a Cupid (Hush), 1780-90. Creator: Henry FuseliSleeping Woman with a Cupid (Hush), 1780-90
Courtesan and Attendant with a Cage of Fireflies, ca. 1770. Creator: Ippitsusai BunchoCourtesan and Attendant with a Cage of Fireflies, ca. 1770
Cross Stitch, c. 1938. Creator: Elmer WeiseCross Stitch, c. 1938
Blackwork Designs with Acrobats, Butterflies and Other Insects, Plate 3 from a Serie... after 1622Blackwork Designs with Acrobats, Butterflies and Other Insects, Plate 3 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with Figures, Birds, Animals and Flowers, after 1622
Blackwork Designs with Birds and Insects, Plate 2 from a Series of Blackwork Ornamen... after 1622Blackwork Designs with Birds and Insects, Plate 2 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with figures, birds, animals and flowers, after 1622
Jewel Box, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Eleanor GausserJewel Box, 1935/1942
Sewed "Caterpillar"Rug, c. 1937. Creator: Marian Curtis FosterSewed " Caterpillar" Rug, c. 1937
Daughter of migratory family in FSA labor camp, Calpatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeDaughter of migratory family in Farm Security Administration (FSA) labor camp. Calpatria, Imperial Valley, California
Metallic Double Cobweb Valentine, 1845. 1845. Creator: AnonMetallic Double Cobweb Valentine, 1845
Sheet with two borders with landscapes and moths within wreaths, lat... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: AnonSheet with two borders with landscapes and moths within wreaths, late 18th-mid-19th century
Sheet with two borders with a landscape and moth within wreaths, lat... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: AnonSheet with two borders with a landscape and moth within wreaths, late 18th-mid-19th century
Elderly couple eating dinner at their home on Lamont Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon ParksWashington, D.C. Elderly couple eating dinner at their home on Lamont Street, N.W
Interior of Dougherty basement house, Warm Springs district, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeInterior of Dougherty basement house. Mrs. Dougherty thinks it useless to put in screens since the house has so many cracks. [Note flies]. Warm Springs district, Malheur County, Oregon
Mrs. Wardlow getting dinner after church in her basement... Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeMrs. Wardlow getting dinner after church in her basement dugout home. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. [Note plates upside down to prevent contamination by flies]
Another corner of the Soper kitchen, Willow Creek area, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeAnother corner of the Soper kitchen. Willow Creek area, Malheur County, Oregon. [Note partly panelled in staircase; kitchen range; flies on container on floor]
Luna Moth. Creator: Tom ArtinLuna Moth
Guardian of the Garden. Creator: Joshua JohnstonGuardian of the Garden
