Cocoon Collection (#2)

Plate 6 (Examining the Newly Spun Cocoons), from the series "Kaiko Yashinai-gusa", Japan, c. 1772

Drying Silk Cocoons in India
A silk factory in India, showing the latest and most approved method. Cocoons exposed in the sun in large flats trays to dry the silk and also kill the grub inside each cocoon. Date: late 1890s

Kentish glory, Endromis versicolora. Phalaena versicolora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Chrysididae (engraving)
5224609 Chrysididae (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chrysididae. Chrysis ignita, Stilbum calens, Parnopes carnea)

Flies, wasps and dauber
Mydas fly, Mydas clavatus 1, horsefly, Tabanus americanus 2, 3, digger wasp, Sphex jamaicensis 4, scoliid wasp, Scolia fossulana 5, and black and yellow mud dauber, Sceliphron caementarium imago 6

Chinese woman reeling silk thread from wild silkworms, Bombyx mori, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Metamorphosis of a silkworm, from young caterpillar, shedding skin, spinning silk cocoon, chrysalis stage, and emergence as moth

Chinese silk - dyeing and weaving
Chinese silk loom, is shown; the figure seated above among the machinery, appears to assist the labour by means of weight. Date: 1833

Chinese silk - winding from the cocoons
Winding off the silk into singles, but the woman appears for the moment to have left her post for the purpose of blowing the fire. Date: 1833

Chinese silk - cleaning the cocoons
The cocoons being completed by the insect, are being cleared of dirt and dead leaves, before they are removed from the frames. Date: 1833

The Metamorphoses of Calandra palmarum (engraving)
5224650 The Metamorphoses of Calandra palmarum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Calandra palmarum)

Brahminy Starling with Two Antheraea Moths, Caterpillar, and Cocoon on Indian Jujube Tree
5910198 Brahminy Starling with Two Antheraea Moths, Caterpillar, and Cocoon on Indian Jujube Tree, folio from a Series Commissioned by Lady Impey

Description of the crop and silk products: workers spinning silk
XEE4190411 Description of the crop and silk products: workers spinning silk, removing or smothering cocoons. Plate " la soie" in " les Recreations instructives" Synoptique

Larva, Pupa, Cocoon and Moth of the Bombyx mori (litho)
970840 Larva, Pupa, Cocoon and Moth of the Bombyx mori (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Larva, Pupa, Cocoon and Moth of the Bombyx mori)

Canadian Silkworm (Attacus Cecropia) (engraving)
1102668 Canadian Silkworm (Attacus Cecropia) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canadian Silkworm (Attacus Cecropia)

Various butterflies, from Dictionnaire Elementaire d Histoire Naturelle
CHT205785 Various butterflies, from Dictionnaire Elementaire d Histoire Naturelle, engraved by Felix, 1842 (coloured engraving) by Baron, A

Silkmoth, Bombyx mori
5893434 Silkmoth, Bombyx mori. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Silkmoth, Bombyx mori. Phalaena Bombyx mori. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann)

New Silkworm Moth (Saturnia Cynthia), Caterpillar, and Cocoon (engraving)
1612675 New Silkworm Moth (Saturnia Cynthia), Caterpillar, and Cocoon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Silkworm Moth (Saturnia Cynthia), Caterpillar

The Day, 1907 (oil on canvas)
1262623 The Day, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Previati, Gaetano (1852-1920); Camera di Commercio, Milan, Italy; Alinari

Caterpillars, Butterflies, and Flower, 1705-71 (etching & engraving)
880351 Caterpillars, Butterflies, and Flower, 1705-71 (etching & engraving) by Merian, Maria Sibylla Graff (1647-1717); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: 15 1/8 x 11 in)

Moth, caterpillar and chrysalis (colour litho)
730601 Moth, caterpillar and chrysalis (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moth, caterpillar and chrysalis)

The Paris International Exhibition (engraving)
1620463 The Paris International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris International Exhibition)

Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage, 1705-71 (hand-coloured etching & engraving)
880345 Moths, Caterpillars, and Foliage, 1705-71 (hand-coloured etching & engraving) by Merian, Maria Sibylla Graff (1647-1717); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Phylloxera Vastatrix, c. 1850 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163749 Phylloxera Vastatrix, c. 1850 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cocoon and reflection
Kouji Tomihisa

Awakening butterfly
Angelina Goncharova

Twins
Maryam Zahirimehr

Cecropia-moth
Jimmy Hoffman

Robin moths
Jimmy Hoffman

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Masks
Dror Shmilovich

The Phantom of the Opera
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Espectros - Original Sin
Alejandro Marcos

Love in a cocoon
Alejandro Marcos

after the midnight
Hari Sulistiawan

Cocoon I
Christine von Diepenbroek

Imported Silk Reeling Machine at Tsukiji in Tokyo, 4th month, 1872

A Caterpillar and Two Moths on a Branch and Two Butterflies, early 18th-mid 18th century

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China, Jiangsu Suzhou, Suzhou Silk Museum, Silk worm cocoons

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Japan, Tokyo, Shinjuku, New Cocoon Building, unusual shape and design, young couple coming out of entrance, dome attached to main building

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Japan, Tokyo, Shinjuku, Cocoon Building, unusual design, man walking by in front

Nude in the Bath, 1936. Artist: Pierre Bonnard
Nude in the Bath, 1936. Pierre Bonnard. Found in the collection of the Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France

Cocoonery - Silk Manufacture - Syria. Date: circa 1905s

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"Cocoon: Nature's Mystical Transformations Unveiled" Witness the intricate dance of life as a honey bee tends to its queen and workers on a comb, creating a harmonious cocoon of productivity. Behold the awe-inspiring sight of a tarantula, delicately carrying an egg cocoon to its nest, ensuring the survival of future generations in this mesmerizing display of maternal instinct. Delve into the enchanting world of butterflies with the painted lady butterfly's captivating life cycle - from tiny eggs to vibrant caterpillars and finally, graceful adult butterflies taking flight. Immerse yourself in nature's artistry as you explore the illustrated life cycle of the majestic Swallowtail Butterfly, witnessing its transformation from pupa to stunning winged beauty. Lose yourself in tranquility amidst blooming lotus flowers in Mantova, Italy; their delicate petals unfurling like cocoons revealing ethereal beauty that captivates hearts and minds alike. Marvel at the ingenuity displayed by bagworms constructing larval cases using plant fragments - nature's architects fashioning protective cocoons for their metamorphosis. Discover the secrets behind silk production as you observe silk moths and silkworms thriving on mulberry trees; witness how they spin their silky cocoons with meticulous precision. Encounter one of nature's most peculiar creatures - meet the lobster moth (Stauropus fagi) whose unique cocoon-like appearance conceals astonishing surprises within its transformative journey. Journey inside a silk moth's cross-sectioned cocoon and marvel at its intricate layers; each thread woven with purpose symbolizes resilience and rebirth hidden beneath fragile exteriors. Let your senses be transported by voice and violin intertwining harmoniously like threads weaving through a musical cocoon, enveloping listeners in melodies that stir souls. Immerse yourself in the captivating imagery of Picture No.