Monarch Butterfly (Danais Archippus) from Moths and butterflies of the United States (1900) by Sherman F. Denton (1856-1937)

Monarch Butterfly (Danais archippus / Danaus plexippus) — Sherman F. Denton, Moths and Butterflies of the United States (1900)

A classic of American natural history. This elegant plate presents the Monarch butterfly in rich orange and velvet black—wing veining crisp, white spots bright—captured with the careful observation that made Denton’s work so beloved.

Why it captivates

• Iconic subject — the best-known North American butterfly in timeless profile.

• Graphic beauty — high-contrast orange, black, and white that reads across a room.

• Scientific clarity — clear morphology rendered with field-guide precision.

• Versatile decor — suits studies, living rooms, nurseries, and nature-themed spaces.

• Heritage charm — a fin-de-siècle natural-history illustration with enduring appeal.

What you’ll see

A Monarch with wings spread, showing the characteristic black veining, white-spotted borders, and warm tawny-orange fields. Clean titling and plate details lend a scholarly poise—order, colour, and structure on a single refined sheet.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge to edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for high-traffic spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich colour and fine gradations.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

565 × 841 mm (approx. 22.24 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~2 : 3

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • Use an A1 frame with a custom mat window cut to ~561 × 837 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

  • Contemporary: float-mount in A1 to reveal the sheet edge and create a clean shadow gap.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Natural-history lovers & lepidopterists

• Designers & stylists seeking crisp, nature-led colour

• Educators & students of entomology and illustration

• Gift-givers after a bright, classic motif

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let a flight of colour land in your space—order your Monarch Butterfly print today.