Brimstone Butterfly Collection

Atlas moth and white witch moth. 1774 (engraving)
7233246 Atlas moth and white witch moth. 1774 (engraving) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atlas moth, Attacus atlas (China) and white witch moth

Happy Pentecost (colour litho)
981968 Happy Pentecost (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Pentecost. German greetings card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Beautiful Butterflies: A collector at work in New Guinea (colour litho)
6003270 Beautiful Butterflies: A collector at work in New Guinea (colour litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: A collector at work in New Guinea)

Mother Nature (pen, ink and w / c on paper)
CH139963 Mother Nature (pen, ink and w/c on paper) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 35.6x30.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Joseph Banks 1743-1820
3522992 Joseph Banks 1743-1820 by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Joseph Banks 1743-1820 British scientist who was part of James Cooks voyage to Australia. Dated 1795)

A woman holds a perfume flask, ancient Persia, 1928 (print)
7237135 A woman holds a perfume flask, ancient Persia, 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman holds a perfume flask as butterflies flutter around it)

The butterfly race. Butterfly hunting scene: a boy followed by his sister runs with a net trying to catch the insect
DUV4202184 The butterfly race. Butterfly hunting scene: a boy followed by his sister runs with a net trying to catch the insect. 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl)

The Little Thummy. A tiny little girl sitting on a water lily pulls by a butterfly
XEE4181533 The Little Thummy. A tiny little girl sitting on a water lily pulls by a butterfly. Tale by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)

A Midsummer Nights Dream, scene from the play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (litho)
CHT167940 A Midsummer Nights Dream, scene from the play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

May (oil on panel)
CH378295 May (oil on panel) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Butterflies, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1922 (colour litho)
829057 Butterflies, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1922 (colour litho) by Barbier

A Goldfish Bowl, Roses, Fruits and Nuts with Insects on a Stone Ledge, 1705 (oil on canvas)
6452841 A Goldfish Bowl, Roses, Fruits and Nuts with Insects on a Stone Ledge, 1705 (oil on canvas) by Roedig, Johan Christiaan (1751-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roedig)

The holy family with the butterfly and with st Elisabeth and st John the Baptist Painting by Pellegro Piola (1617-1640)
LRI4702878 The holy family with the butterfly and with st Elisabeth and st John the Baptist Painting by Pellegro Piola (1617-1640), 17th century Genes, Musei di Strada Nuova (inv n 110) by Piola

Batik skirt sarong for a woman of mixed descent (Javanese-European or Javanese-Chinese) (textile)
LIT389570 Batik skirt sarong for a woman of mixed descent (Javanese-European or Javanese-Chinese) (textile) by Indonesian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Elephant hawk moth, Deilephila elpenor. 1800 (engraving)
7235363 Elephant hawk moth, Deilephila elpenor.1800 (engraving) by Harris, Moses (1730-c.88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant hawk moth, Deilephila elpenor)

Autumn Roses (pen, ink and w / c on paper)
CH139964 Autumn Roses (pen, ink and w/c on paper) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 38.4x28.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

"Had to chase his butterflies with a crown upon his head"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
7214619 " Had to chase his butterflies with a crown upon his head" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

Child dressed as a butterfly (b / w photo)
3094425 Child dressed as a butterfly (b/w photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child dressed as a butterfly)

The Bag - The Wallet (Collection 1, Livre 1, fable 7) - engraving from "A Hundred Fables of La
XEE4161812 The Bag - The Wallet (Collection 1, Livre 1, fable 7) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Frontispeice in Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1925 (colour litho)
829012 Frontispeice in Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1925 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Designs for wallpaper border with Stag Beetles and Mushrooms, andWood Sorrel flower with Butterflies
5055678 Designs for wallpaper border with Stag Beetles and Mushrooms, andWood Sorrel flower with Butterflies, and an Enamel Panel with Swans, Iris and Waterlillies

Illustration for Fetes Galantes, 1928 (colour litho)
617999 Illustration for Fetes Galantes, 1928 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine, published Paris)

A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover depicting a parrot perching on the branch of an apple blossom (one of a pair), c
1196737 A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover depicting a parrot perching on the branch of an apple blossom (one of a pair), c.1659-1660 (lacquer bookcover, painted in colours and gold) by Abbasi

"Bouquet de fleurs"(Flowers) Sont aussi representes un nid avec des oeufs et des insectes (dont papillon)
FIA5338093 " Bouquet de fleurs" (Flowers) Sont aussi representes un nid avec des oeufs et des insectes (dont papillon, mouche)

The processional Bombyce, its caterpillar, the Marten Bombyce, the Murier Bombyce, the Silk Worm, its hull
JEB4830225 The processional Bombyce, its caterpillar, the Marten Bombyce, the Murier Bombyce, the Silk Worm, its hull, its chrysalide.in " Fauna of the Doctors or history of animals

How Our Boys spent their Holidays (engraving)
1047585 How Our Boys spent their Holidays (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Our Boys spent their Holidays)

Ms 343. Caesar, Opera, f. 1r. Illuminated initial [G] in gold with white vine-stem decoration with a small butterfly
5979387 Ms 343. Caesar, Opera, f.1r. Illuminated initial [G] in gold with white vine-stem decoration with a small butterfly above, inhabited by a putto playing a horn

Jungle Chat c1930 (gouache on paper)
7243608 Jungle Chat c1930 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Giant sphinx, Rothschildia aurota, Luna moth. 1774 (engraving)
7233245 Giant sphinx, Rothschildia aurota, Luna moth. 1774 (engraving) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant sphinx, Cocytius antaeus 1, larva 2, pupa 3)

Apple blossom (colour litho)
7157310 Apple blossom (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apple blossom. Illustration from The Illustrated London Almanack)

On the Water - Morning (colour litho)
7157281 On the Water - Morning (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Water - Morning)

Fancy Portrait, "I d be a butterfly"(engraving)
7178081 Fancy Portrait, " I d be a butterfly" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Portrait)

Fruit on a Draped Ledge with a Red Admiral (oil on canvas)
6448741 Fruit on a Draped Ledge with a Red Admiral (oil on canvas) by Ladell, Edward (1821-86); Private Collection

Girls picking flowers and apples (colour litho)
7201305 Girls picking flowers and apples (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls picking flowers and apples)

L enfant et la Fortune. Peinture de Pierre Bouillon (1776 - 1831), 19eme siecle. Huile sur toile. Dim : 1, 39 X 1, 70m
FIA5354348 L enfant et la Fortune. Peinture de Pierre Bouillon (1776 - 1831), 19eme siecle. Huile sur toile. Dim : 1, 39 X 1, 70m

Le chariot d Apollon. Peinture de Odilon Redon (1840-1916), huile sur toile, vers 1912
FIA5377824 Le chariot d Apollon. Peinture de Odilon Redon (1840-1916), huile sur toile, vers 1912. Art francais, 20e siecle, symbolisme, nabis. Museum of Modern Art, New York (USA)

"Fruits"Nature morte de peches, raisins, poires et grenades avec des papillons et une guepe
FIA5363886 " Fruits" Nature morte de peches, raisins, poires et grenades avec des papillons et une guepe. Peinture de Jean Francois van Dael (1764-1840) 1808 Musee Pouchkine

"Portrait des deux enfants Gerbin contemplant un papillon"Peinture de Pavel Fedotov (1815-1852)
FIA5332633 " Portrait des deux enfants Gerbin contemplant un papillon" Peinture de Pavel Fedotov (1815-1852) 1851 environ State Russian Museum, Saint Petersbourg by Fedotov

Rosa Centifola (coloured engraving)
6619383 Rosa Centifola (coloured engraving) by Redoute, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabbage rose by Redoute, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840))

Macaon METAMORFOSI (Papilio Machaon), 18th century (engraving)
6203257 Macaon METAMORFOSI (Papilio Machaon), 18th century (engraving) by Aubriet, Claude (1651/65-1742); (add.info.: METAMORFOSI del Macaone (Papilio Machaon): caterpillar

Children catching butterflies (coloured engraving)
7201030 Children catching butterflies (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children catching butterflies)

"I d be a butterfly"(engraving)
7167132 " I d be a butterfly" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I d be a butterfly." Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Phalene; Night-moth; Nachtfalter (engraving)
7197067 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Phalene; Night-moth; Nachtfalter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phalene; Night-moth; Nachtfalter)

Gloxinia (coloured engraving)
6619391 Gloxinia (coloured engraving) by Redoute, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: Redoute, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840))

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Papillon; Butterfly; Schmetterling (engraving)
7196961 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Papillon; Butterfly; Schmetterling (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papillon; Butterfly; Schmetterling)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Flambe; Flame butterfly; Segelvogel (engraving)
7196014 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Flambe; Flame butterfly; Segelvogel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flambe; Flame butterfly; Segelvogel)

Three Favorites, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154131 Three Favorites, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Favorites, cigar label)

Le grand paon vert (sphinx tete de mort) - Peinture de Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), huile sur toile (33, 5x24, 5 cm)
FIA5389906 Le grand paon vert (sphinx tete de mort) - Peinture de Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), huile sur toile (33, 5x24, 5 cm), 1889 - (Green Peacock Moth (The Emperor Moth)

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"The Brimstone Butterfly: A Kaleidoscope of Beauty and Inspiration" In the lush rainforests of New Guinea, a collector marvels at the vibrant hues of the brimstone butterfly. With delicate strokes, he captures its essence in a mesmerizing colour lithograph, celebrating nature's artistry. Across time and continents, artists have been captivated by these ethereal creatures. From an exquisite famille rose erotic subject plate from the Yongzheng-early Qianlong period to an oil painting depicting "The Fall of the Damned, " butterflies grace various mediums with their enchanting presence. Mother Nature herself seems to dance with joy as she creates these winged wonders. In pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, her handiwork is immortalized by skilled artists who seek to capture her intricate designs. Joseph Banks, a renowned botanist and explorer from 18th-century England, was fascinated by butterflies' diversity during his expeditions. His discoveries paved the way for scientific understanding while igniting artistic inspiration that continues to this day. Traveling back in time to ancient Persia through a captivating print depicting a woman holding a perfume flask transports us into an era where butterflies symbolized beauty and transformation. A nostalgic scene unfolds before our eyes as we witness children chasing after butterflies with nets in hand. This charming chromolithograph from 1908 evokes memories of carefree days spent exploring nature's wonders. Drawing inspiration from literature, Hans Christian Andersen's tale "The Little Thummy" enchants us further as we imagine tiny girls sitting on water lilies being pulled along by graceful butterflies - whimsical scenes brought to life through Vaccari and Carrey's illustrations in "Les beaux tales. " Shakespeare himself recognized the allure of these delicate creatures when he penned "A Midsummer Night's Dream. " Their magical presence adds another layer of enchantment within his timeless play. As spring blossoms forth, butterflies emerge in all their splendor.