Limited Edition Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Signed and Numbered Fine Art Print

This numbered and signed work, from a limited run of 50 fine art prints, makes a one-of-a-kind gift.

The common name of this magnificent butterfly, the tiger swallowtail, perfectly captures both the bright pattern and the effortless power with which it patrols its territory. You may see them in early summer, flying high in ash and wild cherry trees, where females deposit eggs. Some females, like the one pictured in this painting, are a dark smoky gray; they are more common in the South, where it’s thought that this adaptation evolved to mimic the bad-tasting pipevine swallowtail.

This painting faithfully and precisely reproduces the beautiful colors and striking design of the insects I have pursued and studied since childhood. My style is inspired by that of my grandfather, Arthur Cushman, a noted illustrator who worked for the Smithsonian Institution and the USDA, whose paintings and drawings helped set the standard for scientific illustration in the mid 20th century.

> Signed and numbered print in a limited edition of 50

> Free shipping on all orders

> Printed on 230 gsm, 14 mil, acid-free, 100 percent cotton Fine Art Bright White paper

> Archival pigmented inks for superior resistance to fading, greater scratch resistance, and color stability.

My original 15 x 20 watercolor painting is also available – please contact me at specimenartcollective@gmail.com for more information about owning an original.