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1850s antique butterfly lithograph, hand coloured, framed artwork
$295.00
An original antique hand-coloured lithograph from The Genera and Species of British Butterflies, circa 1859, by British naturalist and illustrator Henry Noel Humphreys (1810–1879), presented in an impressive dark timber frame with gilt detailing and a cream mount.
This charming Victorian composition depicts delicately coloured butterflies fluttering amongst lush botanical foliage, beautifully balancing scientific precision with romantic naturalism.
40cm x 32cm frame
23cm x 14cm artwork
About the Artist
Henry Noel Humphreys (1810–1879) was a distinguished British illustrator, naturalist and author celebrated for his exquisite natural history illustrations. Particularly renowned for his studies of butterflies and moths, Humphreys combined meticulous scientific observation with exceptional artistic detail. His richly illustrated publications remain highly regarded examples of Victorian natural history and decorative printmaking.
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