Three Butterflies

by Victor Shelley

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Three Butterflies

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Victor Shelley

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Digital Art - Digital Pen On Tablet

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I saw advertised a botanical illustration, a straight copy from a 19th century publication. It said, ‘This hand colored engraving was made in the 1830s by Sir Joseph Paxton…’ Actually, the illustration was by a little known 19th century artist named Samuel Holden and published by Paxton. Apparently, the seller didn’t notice the text on the illustration. From the late 18th century on, there has been many terrific unsung artists who were incredible botanical illustrators. This mimic is my homage to them, painted at 24 by 16 inches.

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June 4th, 2017

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