Fifteen Swallowtail butterflies (Family Papilionidae) in three columns

Watercolour with bodycolour on grey paper · Marian Ellis Rowan

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Fifteen Swallowtail butterflies (Family Papilionidae) in three columns by Marian Ellis Rowan, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) in Ramino Satin Black, library
Shown at 711 × 1067 mm (28 × 42 in) · Framed paper, Ramino Satin Black · Library
Fifteen Swallowtail butterflies (Family Papilionidae) in three columns by Marian Ellis Rowan, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) on canvas in Ramino Opaque White, living
Shown at 711 × 1067 mm (28 × 42 in) · Framed canvas, Ramino Opaque White · Living room
Fifteen Swallowtail butterflies (Family Papilionidae) in three columns by Marian Ellis Rowan, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) as gallery-wrapped canvas, hotel guest room
Shown at 711 × 1067 mm (28 × 42 in) · Gallery-wrapped canvas · Hotel guest room
Fifteen Swallowtail butterflies (Family Papilionidae) in three columns

Story

Fifteen swallowtail butterflies fill the page in three neat columns, their wings showing patterns of black, white, yellow, and brown against a pale ground. Each specimen is rendered with care, letting the viewer compare the subtle variations in markings across the group. The piece is a watercolour with bodycolour on grey paper. The artist, Marian Ellis Rowan (1848–1922), was an Australian naturalist and botanical illustrator, also known for A guide to the wild flowers.

Where it works

A warm-toned wildlife study suited to libraries and living rooms, and to hotel guest rooms, in a vertical format.

CreatorMarian Ellis Rowan
MediumWatercolour with bodycolour on grey paper
Original dimensions22 × 14.9 in.
SKUmarian-ellis-rowan-2026-004_frgc_1421
Archive IDrs:100:50147