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Cabbage White Butterfly
The CABBAGE WHITE and other English butterflies
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This beautiful and intricately detailed print, titled "The Cabbage White and Other English Butterflies," dates back to 1860 and is an exquisite example of Victorian-era natural history illustration. Produced by an unknown artist for the English market, the print showcases a variety of butterflies that were common to the English countryside during the 19th century. At the center of the composition, the Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae) takes pride of place. With its distinctive white wings adorned with black veins and black spots, this butterfly was a familiar sight in English gardens, particularly around cabbage patches, from which it derives its name. The Cabbage White is known for its ability to lay its eggs on a wide range of host plants, making it a versatile and adaptable species. Surrounding the Cabbage White are several other English butterflies, each depicted with equal care and accuracy. The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), with its vibrant orange and black wings, is shown perched on a leaf, while the Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) is depicted in flight, its wings displaying a stunning array of colors. The Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io), with its iridescent green and orange wings, is also featured, along with the Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) and the Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria). This print is a testament to the fascination with the natural world that characterized the Victorian era, and serves as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the insects that inhabit our planet. The intricate details of the butterflies' wings and the delicate shading of their bodies are a testament to the skill of the artist, and the print remains a captivating and beautiful work of art over 160 years after it was created.
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