White Butterflies (Pieris phaloe, Pieris paulina, Pieris calypso) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)

Sulphur Butterflies (Pieris philyra, Pieris jase, Pieris epicharis) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835).

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.

Golden Birdwing butterflies with bold yellow and black contrast and elegant swallowtail forms. A striking 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.

Bright yellow and white butterflies with vivid orange and pink tips. A refined 1835 engraving with strong decorative contrast.

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

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

Delicate blue, white, and vivid red butterflies arranged in a refined vertical composition. An elegant 1835 engraving with balanced decorative appeal.

An original 19th-century hand-colored engraving of Morpho leonte, the striking Blue Morpho butterfly, drawn and engraved by Pauquet under the scientific direction of Hippolyte Lucas.

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

Elegant Asian swallowtail butterflies with yellow, blue, and ivory patterns on deep brown wings. A refined 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.

A refined 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two elegant kite swallowtails: Eurytides protesilaus and Eurytides agapenor. Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate highlights their distinctive elongated tails and delicate translucent wings.

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.

Original 1835 hand-colored engraving of Ornithoptera priamus (Common Green Birdwing), drawn and engraved by Pauquet under the scientific direction of Hippolyte Lucas.

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.