19th C. Theorem Watercolor of Butterfly in Antique Carved Folk Art Frame victorian bee pin but the color on this

but the color on this one

and then that top hat

slight folds/bumps to the corners

and though the glaze shows some age and wear

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19th C. Theorem Watercolor of Butterfly in Antique Carved Folk Art Frame victorian bee pin but the color on thisI continue to be smitten with 19th c. theorem painted watercolors; I find the crispness of the edges, creating by using stencils, immensely satisifying, and really really love the handling of the edges of this butterfly's wings, with several overlapping layers of shadowy scalloping use to convey fluttering motion. A nice interplay between the boldness of the butterfly (especially that gorgeous red) and the wispiness of the vine and soft pale blue