Tag Archives: Maria Sibylla Merian

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Lady Lepidopterists

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09
Apr

“Amongst the earliest known entomologists were women of rank, wealth and fashion who reared butterflies, painted them and embroidered their images on cloth.” ~ Michael A. Salmon, The Aurelian Legacy This month my Lady Lepidopterists encaustic collage is featured on Light Space & Time’s online gallery. This collage was in the works for some time, […]

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Art & Culture

A butterfly scientist and mesmerizing Monarchs

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Engraving of a Anna Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) portrait by her son-in-law Georg Gsell (from Chrysalis)
26
Oct

“Just living is not enough, said the butterfly.  One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” ~ Hans Christian Andersen  By now you know I am fascinated by butterflies. Their magical lifecycle and the transformation they symbolize have mesmerized people for ages. I can’t help but hold my breath when one flutters by me, […]

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