Twenty-two butterflies in three columns, all belonging to the family Nymphalidae
About the Artwork

Ellis Rowan was an acclaimed Australian botanical illustrator, explorer, and watercolor painter celebrated for her vivid depictions of flowers, birds, butterflies, and insects. Born Marian Ellis Ryan in  she was largely self-taught and developed a distinctive artistic style that combined scientific observation with ...

SKUmarian-ellis-rowan-2026-005_frgc_1421
CreatorMarian Ellis Rowan
MediumWatercolour with bodycolour on grey paper
Original dimensions22.1 × 13.3 in.
Archive IDrs:100:50146