In Japanese

A cheeky little hummingbird for the collection

In need of a tropical makeover

rapier-shaped horns and striking black and white facial markings

this proud bird was honored due to the belief that it was a manifestation of an ancient trickster god

Merian Plate No.5 Cyclamen Flore Purpurea Vintage tekstur In JapaneseDuring Maria Sibylla Merian's lifetime (1647 1717), she studied, illustrated and published a number of works on the process of metamorphosis. The life and almost magic transformational process from catepillar to butterfly kept her documenting and travelling as far as South America, which was an exceptional feat for a woman at this time. The exceptionally beautiful prints show a delicacy in her drawings which are rich in detail. Printed with Japanese