White Butterflies (Pieris ada, Pieris limnoria, Pieris tephra) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)

Vivid butterflies with striking eye-spots, deep purple, and bright orange tones. A bold 1835 engraving with strong decorative appeal.

A striking 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two tropical pansy butterflies: the Golden Pansy (Junonia callista) and the Purple Pansy (Junonia laomedia). Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate highlights their dramatic wing contrasts and luminous violet eye-spots.

Striking black butterflies with vivid green, pink, and red accents. A dramatic 1835 engraving with strong contrast and bold decorative appeal.

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

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

Dramatic swallowtail butterflies including Papilio dardanus, featuring bold yellow, black, and red contrasts with iridescent accents. A striking 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.

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

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

Luminous yellow and white butterflies with warm golden tones. A refined 1835 engraving with bright and elegant decorative appeal.

Yellow swallowtail and Pipevine butterfly (Papilio iphitas, Battus philenor) combining bold yellow-black contrast with iridescent blue and green tones. A highly decorative 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.

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.

Delicate white butterflies with subtle yellow, orange, and black accents. A refined 1835 engraving with light and elegant decorative appeal.

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

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

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