Orange-Tip Butterflies (Anthocharis venilia, fausta, eupompe) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)

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

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

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

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

A vivid pairing of Lacewing (Cethosia cyane) and Erycina butterflies, combining fiery orange tones with electric blue accents. A striking piece of antique butterfly wall art with strong decorative contrast.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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