Poster about butterflies, based on an old engraving from 1849.

Butterfly poster, based on an 1849 engraving from Charles Dessalines D'Orbigny's Universal Dictionary of Natural History. Dimensions: 21 X 29 cm. Frame not included. High-quality, heavyweight paper, 250 g/m². Shipped securely in a rigid package. This superb antique illustration depicts several butterfly species—including the Orange-tip, the Sulphur, and the Brimstone—accompanied by precise scientific details about their caterpillars, chrysalides, and wings. Each specimen is exquisitely hand-colored, revealing all the beauty of 19th-century Lepidoptera. An ideal poster for nature lovers, entomologists, and vintage decor enthusiasts. Perfect for adorning an office, living room, or cabinet of curiosities, it pairs beautifully with a light wood frame, an antique magnifying glass, or insect observation jars.