Colour Plate 44 [boeticus]

Vladimir Nabokov

Colour Plate 44 [boeticus], 1940Sign in to view price
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The artwork features two detailed illustrations of butterfly wings set against a plain background. The wings display intricate patterns and textures, showcasing the artist's attention to the visual elements of color, shape, and composition. The subject matter focuses on the natural beauty and symmetry found in these delicate insect structures. The style appears to be a realistic, scientific illustration, likely employing techniques such as detailed drawing and careful observation to capture the essence of the butterfly specimens. The context suggests this piece may have been created as part of a study or documentation of natural history, highlighting the artist's interest in the natural world. ...

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Vladimir Nabokov
Artist
Vladimir Nabokov
B.1899, Russian

Vladimir Nabokov (1899—1977) was a distinguished Russian-American literary icon, renowned not just as an eminent novelist but also as a trilingual poet, scholar, translator, and entomologist. His work, Pale Fire (1962), affirmed his standing as one of the paramount literary voices of the 20th century, lauded for his lyrical prose and intricately crafted narratives. Another of his notable works, Lolita (1955), delves into the psyche of Humbert Humbert, an unreliable narrator consumed by an intense infatuation for the 12-year-old Dolores Haze, whom he dubs 'Lolita.' Their cross-country escapades and stays at various motels form the novel's central theme. During the summer between academic years when he worked at Cornell University, Nabokov did his research on butterflies as well as sketching their anatomy, primarily fueled by his entomological pursuits. Drawn to the Rockies, both for its resonances with his Russian heritage and its rich butterfly diversity due to high altitudes, these travels afforded Nabokov a first-hand experience of America's landscape. The mosaic of these experiences, interlaced with memories from motels, lodges, and inns, seamlessly found its way into the backdrop of Lolita, enshrining its legacy within classic American literature. ...

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Colour Plate 44 [boeticus]
Vladimir Nabokov
Colour Plate 44 [boeticus], 1940
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