Stevens, Agapit (1848-1917), Mädchen auf Veranda aktuell gehört zur Familie der Segellibellen

gehört zur Familie der Segellibellen (Libellulidae)

Provenance: From the collection of Léon Burrus (JF Burrus - today British American Tobaco SA in Boncourt JU)

The Aurora butterfly is known for its vibrant colors and striking appearance

forest paths and on plantations in the tropical rainforests of Mexico

They can cause considerable damage in agricultural areas by consuming large quantities of plants

Stevens, Agapit (1848-1917), Mädchen auf Veranda aktuell gehört zur Familie der SegellibellenOil on canvas in a beautiful oak frame. sig. ur, inscribed at the back Agapit Stevens was born on October 21, 1848 in Brussels under the name Agapit Pierre Jean Joseph Van Gotsenhoven. His brother was the painter Ren Stevens. He was a member of the artists' association L'Essor, but his artistic training is not known. At some point he changed his name to Agapit Pierre Jean Joseph Stevens, and this name appears on his death certificate. He died in 1917