Die Insekten, Tausendfüssler und Spinnen Pl 14 (1877)

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This striking piece by Alfred Edmund Brehm, part of a series from 1877, immerses the viewer in a dynamic and somewhat ethereal depiction of flying insects at sunset. The painting captures a fleeting moment, seemingly at the close of day, where the warm hues of the setting sun bathe the sky and cast a golden glow that filters onto a lively swarm of mayflies.Brehm's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the way each insect is portrayed, with delicate, translucent wings caught in mid-flight; the realism of the scene invokes both admiration for nature's intricacies and a sense of the ephemeral nature of life. Shadowed foliage and glimpses of a tranquil body of water in the background introduce a serene backdrop against the bustling activity of the insects.As much a scientific illustration as a work of art, "Die Insekten, Tausendfüßler und Spinnen Pl 14" invites viewers not only to appreciate the beauty and complexity of these often overlooked creatures but also to ponder their role in the natural landscape, echoing Brehm's career-long dedication to the study and documentation of wildlife.

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Alfred Edmund Brehm (2 February 1829 – 11 November 1884) was a German zoologist, writer, director of zoological gardens and the son of Christian Ludwig Brehm, a famous pastor and ornithologist.