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Tawny Rajah, Charaxes psaphon
George De Alwis (Dates unknown) Tawny Rajah (Charaxes psaphon), Westwood, c. 1874-1878. Watercolour on paper, 255 x 168 mm. Date: 1874
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Arthropod Arthropoda Brush Footed Butterfly Butterfly Ceylon Charaxes Entomological Four Footed Butterfly Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Nymphalidae Sri Lanka Three Trio Watercolor White Background Invertebrata
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This exquisite watercolor painting depicts the Tawny Rajah, or Charaxes psaphon, a stunning and elusive butterfly native to Sri Lanka and southern India. Painted by the renowned Sri Lankan artist George De Alwis between 1874 and 1878, this work showcases the intricate details of this magnificent insect. The Tawny Rajah is a member of the Nymphalidae family, also known as the brush-footed butterflies, and is characterized by its large size, brown wings with white spots, and three distinctive white stripes running down the length of its body. Butterflies have long been a subject of fascination for naturalists and artists alike, and this painting is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of these fascinating creatures. The use of watercolor on paper adds to the vibrancy and depth of the image, making the Tawny Rajah appear almost lifelike. The Tawny Rajah is also known as the Three-striped Rajah or the Four-footed Rajah due to its distinctive hindwings, which resemble the feet of a small animal. This butterfly is relatively rare and is typically found in the wetter regions of its range, where it feeds on the nectar of various flowers. This painting is an important historical record of the Tawny Rajah, which was first described by the English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in 1855. It is also a testament to the artistic skill of George De Alwis, who captured the essence of this elusive and beautiful creature in a way that continues to captivate viewers today.
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