Yellow & Orange Sulphur Exotic Butterflies (Callidryas eubule, Callidryas philea) – Hand-Colored Engraving Pauquet (1835)

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

A refined 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two forms of the La Réunion Swallowtail (Papilio phorbanta). Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate captures the striking contrast between deep velvety wings and luminous pale blue markings characteristic of this Indian Ocean species.

Elegant yellow butterflies with soft brown and natural tones. A refined 1835 engraving with balanced and decorative appeal.

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

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.

Black swallowtail butterflies with ivory, yellow and green patterns. A refined 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.

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

Elegant black swallowtail butterflies with soft yellow markings and refined contrast. A sophisticated 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.

Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana) and Grey Pansy (Junonia atlites) with distinctive eye-spots and soft tonal contrasts. A refined 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.

Demophon & Demodice Butterflies (Archaeoprepona demophon, Prepona laertes demodice) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving, Exotic Butterflies (1835)

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

Striking butterflies in deep red, violet, and dark tones with eye-like markings. A refined 1835 engraving with strong decorative character.

Metalmark & Long-Tailed Butterflies (Erycina cnidus, Lysis iphron, Moyina sapra) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)

Deep brown butterflies with electric blue bands and eye-spot patterns, characteristic of Prepona-type species. A refined and highly decorative 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.