Teschou-Lama's Walk

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An anthropomorphic butterfly, dressed in traditional Chinese fashion, strolls with his son

Teschu-Lama's walk.
Caligo idomeneus—Vanessa cardui—Lampides boeticus.

(Facing p. 230.)

Artist

Name:: Varin, Amédée
Dates:: 1818-1883
Country:: France

Illustration

Subjects:: Animals, Humor
Technique:: Metal Engraving
Engraver:: Varin, Amédée
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: The Getty Research Institute, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Les papillons, vol. 1
Authors:: Nus, Eugène; Méray, Antony
Publisher:: Paris: Gabriel de Gonet, n.d. [1852]
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Description:

An anthropomorphic butterfly, dressed in traditional, gallant Chinese fashion, strolls hand in hand with his son, while an attendant follows with a parasol. The scene is framed by intricate architectural decorations in the Chinese style.

The caption reads in the original French: Promenade de teschou-Lama. — Idoménée — Vanessa Élymi — Polyommate striée.

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