Peacock & Purple-Banded Butterflies (Panopaea ciris, celia, enene) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving (1835)

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

Original 1835 hand-colored engraving of Nymphalis orion, drawn and engraved by Pauquet under the scientific direction of Hippolyte Lucas for Exotic Butterflies.

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

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

Elegant Asian swallowtail butterflies with yellow, blue, and ivory patterns on deep brown wings. A refined 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.

A finely detailed 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two forms of the Clipper Butterfly (Parthenos sylvia). Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate highlights the species’ elegant network of white markings across dark wings, creating a striking geometric pattern characteristic of tropical Asian butterflies.

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.

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 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.

Crimson Rose swallowtails with deep black wings and vivid red markings. A dramatic 1835 engraving, perfect as bold antique butterfly wall art.

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.

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

Elegant Mormon swallowtail butterflies (Papilio polytes group) featuring bold black and cream contrast with soft blue and orange accents. A refined 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.

Elegant white and yellow butterflies with a striking orange-accented specimen. A refined 1835 engraving with bright and balanced decorative appeal.