Insetti Tav. 01
1929
Emile-Allain Séguy transformed dry scientific entomology into pure 1920s glamour with this striking plate of cicadas. Instead of stiff museum specimens, these bugs look like they're ready for a jazz age party, sporting bold teal, gold, and black wings that resemble intricate stained glass. Created for his famous 1929 portfolio 'Papillons et Insectes', these graphic designs were originally intended to inspire textile and wallpaper patterns, proving that nature is the ultimate fashion designer.