Insects in Art

Insects In Art

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:12:55 -0500

Title	Insects In Art
Author	Anne Frana

Aeternum Florida Virtus

Jacob Hoefnagel ; after Joris Hoefnagel — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:01:44 -0400

Title	Aeternum Florida Virtus
Artist	Jacob Hoefnagel ; after Joris Hoefnagel
Date	1592
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Plate 2, Set 2

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:12:55 -0500

Title
Author	Anne Frana

Insects

Artist Unknown — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:37:09 -0500

Title	Insects
Artist	Artist Unknown
Date	c. 1805
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Six insects

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:12:56 -0500

Title
Author	Anne Frana

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:57:39 -0500

Title	Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage
Artist	After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder
Date	1705-1771
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Plate 20

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:57:39 -0500

Title	Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage
Artist	After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder
Date	1705-1771
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Plate 20

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:57:39 -0500

Title	Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage
Artist	After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder
Date	1705-1771
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Plate 20

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:57:39 -0500

Title	Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage
Artist	After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder
Date	1705-1771
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Plate 20

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:57:39 -0500

Title	Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage
Artist	After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder
Date	1705-1771
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Plate 20

Snake, Caterpillar, Butterfly, and Insects on Plant

After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder ; Cassave ? — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:10:56 -0500

Title	Snake, Caterpillar, Butterfly, and Insects on Plant
Artist	After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder ; Cassave ?
Date	18th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Plate 5

Let's Discuss - Scientist or Artist

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:12:56 -0500

Title	Let's Discuss - Scientist or Artist
Author	Anne Frana

Insects and Fish with Island Background

After Maria Sibylla Merian — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:04:17 -0500

Title	Insects and Fish with Island Background
Artist	After Maria Sibylla Merian
Date	1705-1771
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Plate 72

Eagle still bank

Artist Unknown (United States) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:02:26 -0400

Title	Eagle still bank
Artist	Artist Unknown (United States)
Date	late 19th-early 20th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

gold and brown bird with wings partially spread; red feet, eye and beak; coin slot in back

Chinese Bellflowers and Dragonfly

Katsushika Hokusai ; Nishimuraya Yohachi — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:53:16 -0500

Title	Chinese Bellflowers and Dragonfly
Artist	Katsushika Hokusai ; Nishimuraya Yohachi
Date	c. 1830-1831
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

nishiki-e, kacho_-ga

Reaching for a Dragonfly

Suzuki Harunobu — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:59:52 -0500

Title	Reaching for a Dragonfly
Artist	Suzuki Harunobu
Date	18th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

nishiki-e

Reaching for a Dragonfly

Suzuki Harunobu — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:59:52 -0500

Title	Reaching for a Dragonfly
Artist	Suzuki Harunobu
Date	18th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

nishiki-e

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:57:39 -0500

Title	Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage
Artist	After Maria Sibylla Merian ; Joseph Mulder
Date	1705-1771
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Plate 20

Insects in Art - Symbolic Imagines

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:12:57 -0500

Title	Insects in Art - Symbolic Imagines
Author	Anne Frana

Yellow Lily and Scarab Beetles

Mark Catesby — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:06:43 -0500

Title	Yellow Lily and Scarab Beetles
Artist	Mark Catesby
Date	1731-1743
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

plate II

Scarab

Artist Unknown (Egyptian) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:15:34 -0500

Title	Scarab
Artist	Artist Unknown (Egyptian)
Date	1786-1567 B.C.
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Scarab, steatite, Egyptian, Hyksos Period, century? cat. card dims H. 5/8', W. 7/8' steatite with pale green glaze.Heiroglyphs: truth and the two lands; unknown animal.

Scarab

Artist Unknown (Egyptian) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:15:34 -0500

Title	Scarab
Artist	Artist Unknown (Egyptian)
Date	1786-1567 B.C.
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Scarab, steatite, Egyptian, Hyksos Period, century? cat. card dims H. 5/8', W. 7/8' steatite with pale green glaze.Heiroglyphs: truth and the two lands; unknown animal.

Scarab

Artist Unknown (Egyptian) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:37:29 -0500

Title	Scarab
Artist	Artist Unknown (Egyptian)
Date	945-930 B.C.
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Insects in Art - Life Lessons

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:12:57 -0500

Title	Insects in Art - Life Lessons
Author	Anne Frana

Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects

Abraham Mignon — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:45:01 -0500

Title	Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects
Artist	Abraham Mignon
Date	c. 1669
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G311

Dutch still life with fruit, foliage, and insects.

Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects

Abraham Mignon — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:45:01 -0500

Title	Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects
Artist	Abraham Mignon
Date	c. 1669
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G311

Dutch still life with fruit, foliage, and insects.

Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects by Abraham Mignon

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects by Abraham Mignon
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2008
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts

30-90 second Quick Stop Audio Tour Commentary

Insects in Art - Really Inside Art

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:12:58 -0500

Title	Insects in Art - Really Inside Art
Author	Anne Frana

Cricket Container

Artist Unknown (China) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:31:26 -0500

Title	Cricket Container
Artist	Artist Unknown (China)
Date	late 17th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

burnt design on exterior

Cricket Fighting Ring

Artist Unknown (China) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:30:03 -0500

Title	Cricket Fighting Ring
Artist	Artist Unknown (China)
Date	19th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

rectangular wood box with bamboo barred cover, 2 wood vertically sliding doors at opposite corners and wood central divider

Cricket Tickler Case with Ten Cricket Ticklers

Artist Unknown (China) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 02:44:54 -0400

Title	Cricket Tickler Case with Ten Cricket Ticklers
Artist	Artist Unknown (China)
Date	19th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

spotted bamboo tube with ivory ends; screw closure at one end; containing 10 bamboo cricket ticklers

Singing-cricket Cage

Suzuki Harunobu — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:26:10 -0500

Title	Singing-cricket Cage
Artist	Suzuki Harunobu
Date	18th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

nishiki-e

Singing-cricket Cage

Suzuki Harunobu — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:26:10 -0500

Title	Singing-cricket Cage
Artist	Suzuki Harunobu
Date	18th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

nishiki-e

Insects in Art - Decoration

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:12:58 -0500

Title	Insects in Art - Decoration
Author	Anne Frana

Ornament, one of a pair

Artist Unknown (Miao) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:28:09 -0500

Title	Ornament, one of a pair
Artist	Artist Unknown (Miao)
Date
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

fan-shaped ornament covered with relief designs which include insects, birds, floral, and foliate motifs; ring at top attached with smaller rings and two pair six-lobed, flower-like designs forming a chain

Ornament, one of a pair

Artist Unknown (Miao) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:28:09 -0500

Title	Ornament, one of a pair
Artist	Artist Unknown (Miao)
Date
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Silver Ornament

Artist Unknown (Miao) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:06:02 -0500

Title	Silver Ornament
Artist	Artist Unknown (Miao)
Date
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

flat ring of hammered silver with dragons flanking a raised medallion; hanging pendants of moths, insects, flowers, fish, bells and tubular beads

Silver Ornament

Artist Unknown (Miao) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:06:02 -0500

Title	Silver Ornament
Artist	Artist Unknown (Miao)
Date
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

flat ring of hammered silver with dragons flanking a raised medallion; hanging pendants of moths, insects, flowers, fish, bells and tubular beads

Covered tureen

Artist Unknown (France) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:39:15 -0500

Title	Covered tureen
Artist	Artist Unknown (France)
Date	c. 1748-1754
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G324

Diamond shaped two-handled faience covered tureen with four scroll feet, decorated with polychrome flowers and insects; stylized artichoke finial

Plate

Artist Unknown (France) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:34:20 -0500

Title	Plate
Artist	Artist Unknown (France)
Date	c. 1770-1793
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Octagonally lobed faience plate; rim edge in rose, containing painted insects in same color; center holds landscape with buildings and a large tree, all in rose camieu; mark painted in style of J. Deutsch and used in the 18th c. or possibly earlier

Apron

Artist Unknown (Miao) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:16:21 -0500

Title	Apron
Artist	Artist Unknown (Miao)
Date
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

rectangular and square red silk patches embroidered with phoenix and insects surrounded by applique layers; phoenix design repeated on ties; pink fringe on ties and bottom with small ruffle; blue print lining

Apron

Artist Unknown (Miao) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:16:21 -0500

Title	Apron
Artist	Artist Unknown (Miao)
Date
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Pair of Pants, from a two-piece set

Artist Unknown (Miao) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:25:15 -0500

Title	Pair of Pants, from a two-piece set
Artist	Artist Unknown (Miao)
Date
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

purple silk; blue lining; blue striped waistband; black cuffs embroidered with insects and flowers

Pair of Pants, from a two-piece set

Artist Unknown (Miao) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:25:15 -0500

Title	Pair of Pants, from a two-piece set
Artist	Artist Unknown (Miao)
Date
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

purple silk; blue lining; blue striped waistband; black cuffs embroidered with insects and flowers

Plate from Suite des Vases Tirée du Cabinet de Monsieur Du Tillot, Marquis de Felino

Ennemond-Alexandre Petitot ; Benigno Bossi — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:20:41 -0500

Title	Plate from Suite des Vases Tirée du Cabinet de Monsieur Du Tillot, Marquis de Felino
Artist	Ennemond-Alexandre Petitot ; Benigno Bossi
Date	1764
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

album of 33 etchings by B. Bossi after designs by Petitot

Nacht-Vlinders van't Eeerste Gezin Der Eeerste Bende. Tab. III.

Jan Christian Sepp — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:44:41 -0500

Title	Nacht-Vlinders van't Eeerste Gezin Der Eeerste Bende. Tab. III.
Artist	Jan Christian Sepp
Date	1762-1860
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Insects.

Nacht-Vlinders van't Eeerste Gezin Der Eeerste Bende. Tab. III.

Jan Christian Sepp — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:44:41 -0500

Title	Nacht-Vlinders van't Eeerste Gezin Der Eeerste Bende. Tab. III.
Artist	Jan Christian Sepp
Date	1762-1860
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Insects.

Tiger Pillow

Artist Unknown (China) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:10:59 -0500

Title	Tiger Pillow
Artist	Artist Unknown (China)
Date	late 12th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G204

ceramic pillow shaped like a reclining tiger with tail against PR side of body; flat top section decorated with floral designs and insect; brown and orange glaze

Tiger Pillow

Artist Unknown (China) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:10:59 -0500

Title	Tiger Pillow
Artist	Artist Unknown (China)
Date	late 12th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G204

ceramic pillow shaped like a reclining tiger with tail against PR side of body; flat top section decorated with floral designs and insect; brown and orange glaze

Insects in Art

Insects In Art

Insects In Art

Aeternum Florida Virtus

Aeternum Florida Virtus

1592

Insects

Insects

c. 1805

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

1705-1771

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

1705-1771

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

1705-1771

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

1705-1771

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

1705-1771

Snake, Caterpillar, Butterfly, and Insects on Plant

Snake, Caterpillar, Butterfly, and Insects on Plant

18th century

Let's Discuss - Scientist or Artist

Let's Discuss - Scientist or Artist

Insects and Fish with Island Background

Insects and Fish with Island Background

1705-1771

Eagle still bank

Eagle still bank

late 19th-early 20th century

Chinese Bellflowers and Dragonfly

Chinese Bellflowers and Dragonfly

c. 1830-1831

Reaching for a Dragonfly

Reaching for a Dragonfly

18th century

Reaching for a Dragonfly

Reaching for a Dragonfly

18th century

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage

1705-1771

Insects in Art - Symbolic Imagines

Insects in Art - Symbolic Imagines

Yellow Lily and Scarab Beetles

Yellow Lily and Scarab Beetles

1731-1743

Scarab

Scarab

1786-1567 B.C.

Scarab

Scarab

1786-1567 B.C.

Scarab

Scarab

945-930 B.C.

Insects in Art - Life Lessons

Insects in Art - Life Lessons

Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects

Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects

c. 1669

Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects

Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects

c. 1669

Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects by Abraham Mignon

Still Life with Fruits, Foliage and Insects by Abraham Mignon

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

2008

Insects in Art - Really Inside Art

Insects in Art - Really Inside Art

Cricket Container

Cricket Container

late 17th century

Cricket Fighting Ring

Cricket Fighting Ring