Yellow & Orange Butterflies – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)
  • Yellow & Orange Butterflies – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)
Yellow & Orange Butterflies – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)
Sulphur Butterflies (Terias hecabe, candida, nicippe) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)

Sulphur Butterflies (Terias hecabe, candida, nicippe) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)

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Sulphur Butterflies (Terias hecabe, candida, nicippe) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)

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Original engravings from the 17th–19th century.

Yellow & Orange Butterflies: Vibrant Contrast in Exotic Lepidoptera

This original 1835 hand-colored copper engraving depicts four vivid butterflies of the genus Terias, historically identified as Terias hecabe, Terias candida, and Terias nicippe. The plate belongs to the celebrated Exotic Butterflies series directed by Hippolyte Lucas and engraved by Pauquet.

The composition is defined by a bold palette of bright yellow and intense orange, framed by strong black wing margins. This high-contrast combination creates a lively and highly decorative visual effect.

With its repeated chromatic structure and striking tones, this engraving is particularly suited as antique butterfly wall art, offering a vibrant and eye-catching presence.

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Visual and Aesthetic Analysis

The upper butterfly introduces warm orange tones with subtle shading, setting a soft yet luminous opening to the composition.

The central specimens intensify the palette with bright yellow wings framed by bold black edges, creating a strong visual rhythm.

The lower butterfly completes the composition with a vivid orange field contrasted by deep black margins, reinforcing the overall chromatic harmony.

About the Species

Butterflies of the genus Terias, commonly known as sulphurs, are admired for their bright coloration and lively presence.

Their vivid yellow and orange tones made them particularly appealing subjects in nineteenth-century natural history illustration.

This engraving captures their characteristic brilliance while presenting a cohesive and visually striking 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 vivid colors and sharp contrasts to be rendered with exceptional clarity: Pauquet: Master Engraver .

Condition Report

Very good antique condition. Bright, well-preserved hand-coloring with vivid yellow and orange tones and strong black contrasts. Printed on original nineteenth-century paper. Minor age toning consistent with age. Examples with such vibrant color intensity and decorative impact are increasingly difficult to find.

Details

  • Scientific direction: Hippolyte Lucas
  • Artist & engraver: Pauquet
  • Work: Exotic Butterflies
  • Species: Terias hecabe, Terias candida, Terias nicippe
  • 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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