A Flying Lizard, Surrounded by Beetles and Other Insects
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Seller: Arader Galleries Drawings & Watercolors, New York, NY, U.S.A.Arader Galleries Drawings & Watercolors
AbeBooks seller since January 5, 2021
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 27,173.77
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HERMAN HENSTENBURGH (DUTCH, 1667-1726) A Flying Lizard, Surrounded by Beetles and Other Insects Watercolor and gouache on paper Paper size: 7 x 10 1/4 in The development of natural history painting paralleled progress in the field of science. Drawing played an essential role in the advancement of natural history. The influence of animal and plant illustration directly affected the development of allegorical and trompe l il painting. The Dutch were at the forefront of these developments and managed to forge a remarkable synthesis between concern for scientific truth and the decorative and exotic aspects of natural history. Imaginative compositions joined flowers and birds with insects and reptiles to create fantastical juxtapositions imbued with symbolic meaning. Snakes, lizards, and frogs had powerful symbolic connotations and were related to Medusa's theme. Butterflies were also associated with mythology and specifically the story of Psyche and the theme of Vanities. The caterpillar corresponds to man, the chrysalis to death, and the butterfly to the soul after the resurrection. Herman Henstenburgh produced exemplary examples of this genre. In his remarkable paintings, he creates a play of lines and colors that can be appreciated not merely for its decorative aspects but also as a departure from the naturalist's strictly narrative view towards an art approaching abstraction. Henstenburgh was a pupil of Johannes Bronckhorst, a fellow native of Hoorn in the Netherlands. According to contemporary accounts, his early works imitated those of his master, depicting birds and landscapes. He later broadened his repertoire to include exquisite flower and fruit pieces and occasional woodland still-lifes. For his flawless draftsmanship and vibrant colors, Henstenburgh won considerable renown even during his lifetime. Loca: 6.3WCC.8D.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Flying Lizard, Surrounded by Beetles and Other Insects
- Author
- HERMAN HENSTENBURGH (DUTCH, 1667-1726)
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- No Binding
Arader Galleries Drawings & Watercolors
New York, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since January 5, 2021
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The department of watercolors and drawings at Arader Galleries focuses on original works concerning flora, fauna, mammals, other natural histories, and landscape and maritime subject matters. We have been leaders in this field since 1972, currently with galleries in New York City and Philadelphia. Should you have any questions about any of the original watercolors listed on this site, please contact Alison Petretti, our curator of drawings and watercolors, at alisonpetretti@aradergalleries.com. Alison has been with Arader Galleries, advising distinguished private and public collections, since 2000. She holds a master's degree in art history from Hunter College, City University of New York.…
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