Large scale illustration of a ladybug artist, named as Prof. Angelo Bug, Portrait Painter, painting a group portrait of other bugs and reptiles. Illustration likely drawn by Harrison Cady to be published as a comic in <em>Life</em> magazine.<br> Inscription (handwritten): 4 1/4<br> Inscription (typescript) on attachment on verso: Cady Jan 23, 1917; The artist: This is the last portrait group I'll ever undertake. Just as I begin the chameleon changes color, spots appear on the bull-frog, the tadpole sprouts a foot and the caterpillar throws out a set of wings.
Citation:
Harrison Cady. Illustration of ladybug artist painting a portrait, 1917. Harrison Cady papers, 1902-2002. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Use Note:
Current copyright status is undetermined
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C. 20560
