ART: Butterfly Illustrations - Titian Ramsay Peale

A recently discovered book of lovely butterfly illustrations by a son of a Peale.  These American botanical and biological illustrators are such marvels.  How they do own the spirit of faithful lovers of science and creation.

I found all these photos of the book, which I probably won't buy at this time of my life, wanting fewer things. 

 The photos can be saved here, and even seem to be close to size, for me to enjoy. 






I'd love to plant a butterfly garden - maybe if the drought ends I can.

I'm fortunate enough to see the occasional western swallowtail in our yard.

The beloved monarchs, now so endangered.  I've bought seeds to plant for them to lay eggs upon this spring.