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Lepidoptera Kinsensis

Author

Devaulchier, Dorothy, 1894-1970

Title

Lepidoptera Kinsensis

Format

Image

Published

[1955]

Description

1 drawing: pencil and chalk; 21 1/2" h. x 14 5/8" w.

Notes

Title supplied by cataloger. Also known as Dorothy Knapp and Dorothy Edinger.

Summary

Two moths with the bodies as male genitalia and the wings as female genitalia. On the reverse it is dedicated to Dr. Kinsey. The note from Devaulchier reads, "These lovely moths come out usually at night or on rainy days--unlike most Lepidotera they return to the cocoon with rhythmic regularity."

Kinsey subjects

Art--United States--20th century Drawing--United States Genitalia as animals