Orange & Yellow Tropical Exotic Butterflies (Leucophasia nina, Aurocaria flava group) – Hand-Colored Engraving by Pauquet (1835)

This vivid 1835 hand-colored engraving presents two striking tropical butterflies: the intensely colored Agrias rogeri, with its brilliant red and orange wings, and the elegant Adelpha stenele, known for its intricate pattern and pale blue markings. The strong chromatic contrast between the two species creates a visually compelling composition, making this piece a refined example of antique butterfly wall art and natural history illustration.

Striking butterflies with iridescent blue, green, and warm orange tones. A bold 1835 engraving with exceptional decorative presence.

Elegant black butterflies with luminous pink and orange accents, creating a refined yet dramatic visual composition. A distinctive 1835 antique butterfly engraving.

Striking multicolored butterflies with deep black, orange, green, and iridescent tones. A bold 1835 engraving with exceptional decorative impact.

Elegant butterflies combining bright orange, yellow, and white tones. A refined 1835 engraving with strong visual contrast and balance.

Soft yellow and pale blue butterflies with delicate orange accents. A refined 1835 engraving with elegant tones and subtle decorative appeal.

A vivid 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two striking tropical butterflies: the Blue-banded Eggfly (Hypolimnas alimena) and the Blue Diadem (Hypolimnas salmacis). Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate highlights their dramatic contrast of velvety black wings with electric blue bands and delicate white markings.

Elegant Mormon swallowtail butterflies (Papilio polytes group) featuring bold black and cream contrast with soft blue and orange accents. A refined 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.

Bright yellow butterflies with bold black and white contrasts. A refined 1835 engraving with strong decorative appeal.

Striking black butterflies with vivid orange and yellow bands. A bold 1835 engraving with strong contrast and exceptional decorative impact.

Elegant butterflies with vivid red tips and bright yellow tones. A refined 1835 engraving balancing delicacy and bold contrast.

Elegant golden and yellow swallowtail butterflies with luminous contrast and flowing wing shapes. A refined antique engraving from 1835.

Original 1835 hand-colored copper engraving depicting the butterflies Pollux and Eurilochus. A visually striking double-specimen plate from Hippolyte Lucas’ celebrated Exotic Butterflies, engraved by Pauquet, with strong appeal as natural history art and antique butterfly wall art.

Tropical butterflies with warm amber, yellow and red tones on deep brown wings. A refined 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.

A vivid 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two striking Asian swallowtail butterflies: the Common Bluebottle (Papilio sarpedon) and the Spotted Bluebottle (Papilio bathycles). Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate highlights their elegant turquoise wing bands set against deep black wings.

A bold pairing of Demophon Prepona (Archaeoprepona demophon) and Brassolis sophorae, featuring electric blue and golden bands on deep black wings. A striking example of antique butterfly wall art with strong visual contrast.