Winged Wildlife: Butterflies, moths and damselflies. There are 2 sheets in a pack and you can use them as a whole sheet or as individual cut outs.

These illustrations have been chosen from a late 18th century publication showcasing “the most beautiful and curious” flora and fauna from European and Chinese gardens. The designs are set against a background colour of Graphite. So you could use complement the sheet with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint or Wall Paint colour Graphite if you wanted to. 

A little background info for you: The full title of the publication these drawings were featured is, “Collection precieuse et enluminée des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, qui se cultivent tant dans les jardins de la Chine, que dans ceux de l’Europe”. (Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers, which are cultivated as much in gardens of China as those of Europe). Whilst the artists are unknown, the author is Pierre Joseph Buchoz (1731-1807) a French medical doctor who also studied, taught and wrote on botanical and natural history subjects.