Box 4

Lubell 4/12: 321

Ink and wash drawing. Sketch in black ink and grey and yellow watercolor of a woman looking at an unknown object (butterfly?) while shaded by a person holding an umbrella.

26.1 x 27.6 cm

Lubell 4/12: 322

Ink drawing. Sketch of a woman studying a [butterfly] held in her hand. The main elements are in black ink, with decorative flourishes, a hat and an outline of the butterfly are in brown.

27.6 x 26.2 cm

Lubell 4/12: 323

Ink and wash drawing. Sketch of a woman observing a beetle and holding a pencil in her hand. Black ink is used for the woman and the beetle, while red is used for her hat and neck decoration. The watercolor wash is in gray and orange tan.

27.6 x 26.2 cm

Lubell 4/12: 324

Ink drawing. Sketch of a woman, framed from around the right shoulder, who is considering a stag beetle held in her hand. The woman is sketched in black ink, with the suggestion of a hat and decorative elements sketched in orange ink. “Maria Sybylla Merian” is written on the back.

27.6 x 26.2 cm

Lubell 4/12: 325

Ink drawing. Sketch of a woman considering a beetle held in her hand.

44.6 x 38.7 cm