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White Butterflies (Pieris ada, Pieris limnoria, Pieris tephra) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)
€220.00
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Elegant white and yellow butterflies with a striking orange-accented specimen. A refined 1835 engraving with bright and balanced decorative appeal.
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Original engravings from the 17th–19th century.
White & Yellow Butterflies: Luminous Elegance in Exotic Lepidoptera
This original 1835 hand-colored copper engraving depicts three refined butterflies, historically identified as Pieris ada, Pieris limnoria, and Pieris tephra. The plate belongs to the celebrated Exotic Butterflies series directed by Hippolyte Lucas and engraved by Pauquet.
The composition is defined by a luminous palette of white and yellow, enhanced by bold black accents and a striking orange band on the upper specimen. This contrast between softness and intensity creates a refined yet visually engaging decorative effect.
With its bright tones and balanced vertical arrangement, this engraving is particularly suited as antique butterfly wall art, bringing light and elegance into both classic and contemporary interiors.
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Visual and Aesthetic Analysis
The upper butterfly stands out with its vibrant orange band transitioning into warm yellow, framed by dark edges that enhance its visual impact.
The central specimen offers a softer interpretation, with pale yellow wings and delicate structure, while the lower butterfly presents a refined white composition accented by subtle black markings.
This progression from bold color to soft neutrality creates a harmonious visual rhythm, making the plate both elegant and versatile.
About the Species
Butterflies of the genus Pieris, commonly known as whites, are admired for their clean coloration and graceful wing shapes.
Their subtle yet distinctive variations in tone and pattern made them particularly appealing to nineteenth-century naturalists and illustrators.
This engraving captures their diversity while maintaining a refined and harmonious visual composition.
Heritage Stories
This engraving is part of the renowned Lucas – Exotic Butterflies series, published in 1835 during the golden age of natural history illustration.
Learn more in our article: Hippolyte Lucas and Exotic Butterflies .
The engraving was executed by Pauquet, whose refined technique allowed both subtle tonal transitions and bold contrasts to be rendered with exceptional clarity: Pauquet: Master Engraver .
Condition Report
Very good antique condition. Bright, well-preserved original hand-coloring with clean whites and vivid yellow and orange tones. Printed on original nineteenth-century paper. Minor age toning consistent with age. Examples with such balanced luminosity and color clarity are increasingly difficult to find.
Details
- Scientific direction: Hippolyte Lucas
- Artist & engraver: Pauquet
- Work: Exotic Butterflies
- Species: Pieris ada, Pieris limnoria, Pieris tephra
- Year: 1835
- Technique: Original copper engraving, hand-colored
- Paper: Original 19th-century paper
- Watermark: None visible
- Sheet size: approx. 24 × 15 cm
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