Die Insekten, Tausendfüssler und Spinnen Pl 17 (1877)

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"Explore a detailed and vivid illustration from Alfred Edmund Brehm's 'Die Insekten, Tausendfüßler und Spinnen Pl 17' (1877), where the remarkable intricacies and dynamics of the insect world spring to life. This painting showcases an overwhelming swarm of locusts, depicted in mid-flight and amidst abundant greenery, their translucent wings catching light, enhancing the sense of motion and chaos.The foreground teems with these close-sketched locusts, each detail rendered with scientific precision yet artistic flair. Dominated by shades of green and brown, the picture not only highlights the beauty of these creatures but also subtly hints at the destructive power they can hold over the landscape.Noticeably, in the background, a lone figure of a man, armed with a stick, seems engaged in a futile attempt to ward off this relentless swarm, underscoring the human vulnerability to nature's forces. The rustic and somewhat crumbling house further accentuates the theme of decay and the overwhelming force of the natural world.

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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.