Insetti Tavola 14
1929
Think of this as a runway show for beetles, designed by a French entomologist with a flair for fashion. Emile-Allain Séguy created this plate in 1929, transforming rigid scientific illustration into something vibrant and graphic. The longhorn beetles are decked out in polka dots, jagged stripes, and metallic greens, looking less like bugs and more like decorative Art Nouveau jewelry. Séguy's unique style made his insect books huge hits with textile designers of the Jazz Age, proving that nature is the ultimate trendsetter.
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