Items Similar to Metamorphosis Montage: The Life Stages of a Butterfly, 1890
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6
Metamorphosis Montage: The Life Stages of a Butterfly, 1890
About the Item
The images are hand-colored plates from "A History of British Butterflies" by Morris, showcasing three distinct butterfly species: the Clouded Yellow, the Pale Clouded Yellow, and the Black-veined White.
1. **Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus)**: This butterfly is easily recognizable by its bright yellow wings with solid black borders. Males typically have a sharper yellow color, while females may be paler with more extensive black borders. They are migrants to Britain and can be seen in a variety of habitats, including chalk grasslands and clover fields. Their striking color is not just for show; it plays a role in thermoregulation and mate attraction.
2. **Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale)**: Closely related to the Clouded Yellow, the Pale Clouded Yellow has lighter, lemon-yellow wings with narrower black borders. This species is less common and is also a migrant, arriving in varying numbers each year. These butterflies are interesting because their appearance in Britain can be quite unpredictable, with some years seeing large influxes, known as 'Clouded Yellow years'.
3. **Black-veined White (Aporia crataegi)**: As the name suggests, this butterfly's wings are predominantly white with pronounced black veins running throughout. Unlike the other two, this species was once widespread in Britain but sadly became extinct around the early 20th century, primarily due to changes in woodland management that reduced the availability of its larval food plants. Their presence on these plates serves as a historical record of the biodiversity that was once found in the UK.
What makes these butterflies particularly interesting is their varied migration patterns and their adaptations to their environments. The Clouded Yellows are noted for their sometimes vast migrations, which can lead to large populations appearing in the UK in some years. The Black-veined White is of particular historical and ecological interest because it represents a lost species within the UK butterfly fauna, highlighting the importance of habitat conservation. Each butterfly's unique coloration and patterns also have specific evolutionary functions, such as attracting mates, camouflaging from predators, or warning of their unpalatability.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.01 in (25.4 cm)Width: 6.82 in (17.3 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Condition: Good given age, general age-related toning. Some small spots.. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2009
1stDibs seller since 2017
1,919 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Langweer, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Metamorphosis in Motion: A Triptych of Butterfly Life Stages, 1890Located in Langweer, NLThe butterflies depicted in these plates are indeed some of the more notable British species, each with distinct characteristics that make them interesting: 1. **Camberwell Beauty (...Category
Antique 1890s Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Metamorphosis Montage: The Lepidopteran Lifecycle, 1890Located in Langweer, NLThe 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...Category
Antique 1890s Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Metamorphosis in Motion: A Study of Butterfly Lifecycles, 1890Located in Langweer, NLThese 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...Category
Antique 1890s Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Metamorphosis in Motion: A Victorian Glimpse of British Butterflies, 1890Located in Langweer, NLThe prints are from "A History of British Butterflies" by Morris, which are quite collectible and historically significant. A description of the three butterfly species in these orig...Category
Antique 1890s Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Metamorphosis in Repose: A Trio of Butterfly LifecyclesLocated in Langweer, NLThe original antique and hand-colored butterflies prints are a fascinating selection from the British Isles, each with distinctive features: 1. **Chequered White (Selenia tetralunar...Category
Antique 1890s Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Brushstrokes and Butterflies: The Artistic Legacy of Morris's Skippers, 1890Located in Langweer, NLThe butterflies featured in the plates from "A History of British Butterflies" by Morris are: 1. **Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages):** This small butterfly has a wingspan of about 30 m...Category
Antique 1890s Prints
MaterialsPaper
You May Also Like
- Original Antique Print of The Racehorse " Harvester " C.1890Located in St Annes, LancashireGreat image of a racehorse. Chromo-lithograph. Original colour. Published by Mackenzie. C.1890 .Category
Antique 1890s English Folk Art Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Original Antique Print of The Hunter Horse " Glengarry " C.1890Located in St Annes, LancashireGreat image of a hunter horse Chromo-lithograph. Original colour. Published by Mackenzie. C.1890 .Category
Antique 1890s English Folk Art Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Original Antique Print of The Racehorse " St. Gatien " C.1890Located in St Annes, LancashireGreat image of a racehorse. Chromo-lithograph. Original colour. Published by Mackenzie. C.1890 .Category
Antique 1890s English Folk Art Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Butterlies, Metamorphosis of Insects, Large Folio, L'Admiral, Hand ColouredLocated in Norwich, GBAntique print, untitled. From: 'Naauwkeurige waarnemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele insekten …' Published 1740. Overall size: 36.5 x 26.2 cm Original hand colour. ...Category
Antique 1740s Dutch Prints
MaterialsPaper
- 1985 David Hockney Paints the Stage Poster, Hayward GalleryBy David HockneyLocated in London, GBDavid Hockney, born 1937, is a prolific artist, internationally renowned for his pool paintings, portraiture and stage design. He was born in Bradford in 1937. In 1957 he moved to London to attend the Royal College of Art, graduating in 1962. This poster, which has been linen backed, was produced in 1985 to promote his exhibition held at The Hayward Gallery. The poster shows a detail from Les Mamelles de Tirésias (The Beasts of Tirésias), an opera by Francis Poulenc...Category
Vintage 1980s British Modern Posters
MaterialsPaper
- Antique Swedish School, Teaching Chart, Poster "the Life of the Plants"Located in Vienna, ATAntique wall chart depicting "The life of the plants." The chart is signer M. Richter. This is a reprint probably from the 1950s. Colorful print o...Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Prints
