A scientific name for one of nature’s most beloved wonders. Papilionoidea is the Latin name for the superfamily that includes nearly all true butterflies, and this photograph from Barloga Studios captures one in the spirit of a classic natural history collection. Its finely patterned wings, delicate veining, and soft, graceful symmetry are shown in beautiful detail. It’s printed on handmade Nepalese paper, whose naturally uneven texture, soft deckled edges, and subtle variations in tone give the image a vintage, specimen-plate quality. No two sheets are exactly alike. Barloga Studios is a Northern California family business, with three generations of photographers who specialize in printing on beautiful, handcrafted papers. Each print is signed and named by hand. It’s a striking choice for a study, library, bedroom, or curated gallery wall, and it pairs beautifully with the Butterfly prints and the Feather Studies. It’s a thoughtful gift for a naturalist, a science lover, or anyone who adores butterflies.
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Artist: Barloga Studios, Northern California
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Medium: Photographic print on handmade Nepalese paper
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Size: About 9" x 14" (sizes vary slightly because each sheet is handmade)
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Details: Individually signed and named by hand
