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Study of a man catching a butterfly
(1860s)
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
39.0 × 22.5 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1891
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Bavaria, Germany
Inscription
inscribed in pencil on reverse of mount: Mr Folingsby No 51 / Study Picture / Man Catching Butterfly
Accession Number
p.394.51-1
Department
International Painting
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited
Subjects (general)
Human Figures
Subjects (specific)
butterflies (general) gardens (open spaces) men (male humans) plants (living organisms) robes (main garments)
Frame
Reproduction, 2008, based on original frame contemporary with the painting