Dreamlike Garden with Butterflies and Poppies

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A richly detailed watercolor painting depicts several white butterflies with prominent black veins on their wings, flying among and resting on poppy flowers in various stages of bloom and seed pods. The poppies are rendered in shades of delicate pink, vibrant coral, and warm orange, with some showing dark centers. Surrounding the flowers and butterflies are intricate golden swirls and foliate designs, characteristic of Art Nouveau or medieval illuminated manuscript styles, with gilded accents and speckles scattered throughout, adding a magical, ethereal quality to the scene. The background is a soft, blended wash of cool blues, violets, and earthy greens, giving the impression of a dreamlike garden or meadow. The overall artwork is highly decorative and features a signature at the bottom right.