Lepidoptera Lifecycle: A Triptych of Transformation, 1890

These plates illustrate three notable butterfly species: 1. **Silver-Bordered Ringlet (Boloria selene, previously known as Clossiana selene):** The Silver-Bordered Ringlet is depicted in the top image on the first plate. This butterfly is primarily brown with a series of orange crescents...

The butterflies depicted in the images represent species from the British Isles, from 'A History of British Butterflies' by Morris. They are original hand-coloured antique prints. He...

The butterflies depicted in the plates are special, both historically in the context of British lepidopterology and scientifically in terms of their morphology and behavior. 1. **Arran Brown (Erebia ligea)** - The image labeled "22" likely depicts what is commonly known as the Arran Brown, previously known as Arran Argus. It's a species that prefers grassy habitats and flies low to the ground. These butterflies have brown wings with eye-like spots on the upper side, which can confuse predators into attacking the wrong part of the body. 2. **Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops)** - The image labeled "23" seems to represent the Scotch Argus. This butterfly has dark brown wings with orange bands containing black spots, each centered with a tiny white dot. It is commonly found in damp grassy areas and is especially interesting due to its limited distribution, being primarily found in Scotland and parts of Northern England. 3. **Small Ringlet (Erebia cothurnatus)** - The image labeled "24" probably shows the Small Ringlet, which in some texts may be referred to as Small Mountain Ringlet or Small Heath...

Beautiful hand-colored antique prints of butterflies. They are from a work by Morris, published in 1890. The butterflies from these plates are known for their distinct appearances a...

Emilio Perez Triptych of three lithographs 2017. After Genji 2017 Measures: 70 x 300 cm Edition 16.

A pair of silver gelatin prints of Bertel Thorvaldsen reliefs in bleached mahogany roundel frames with gilt liner, circa 1890. 24 ¼ by 2 ¼ inches

Japanese Woodblock Triptych Scene Of A Kabuki Theatrical Performance Toyohara Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Framed, each woodblock print: 23 ...

Unlike her abstracts in bold colors, this neural palette "Earthbeat" triptych by British artist Jan Erika still reveals her passion for shape, form, and pattern. Available in a limi...