Pavonia Collection

Lesser puss moth, Cerura erminea
Lesser puss moth or feline, Cerura erminea. Phalaena erminea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, smaller eggar moth, Eriogaster lanestris, and yellow-tail moth
FLO4638802 Small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, smaller eggar moth, Eriogaster lanestris, and yellow-tail moth, Euproctis similis, on bilberry leaves, Vaccinium myrtillus

Types of lichens (litho)
6013558 Types of lichens (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of lichens. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

The War, the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey the Troops to South Africa (litho)
1043230 The War, the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey the Troops to South Africa (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Peacock tiger flower, Tigridia pavonia. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Oak processionary moth, Thaumetopoea processionea. Phalaena processionea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, larva, pupa, chrysalis. Pavonia major. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, male and female. Pavonia major. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johan Georg Sturm, from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Cupid presenting the colours before the King. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer

Mexican shellflower, Tigridia pavonia (Shell-flowered tiger flower, Tigridia conchiflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Emperor moths
Giant emperor moth, Saturnia pyri (Attacus pavonia major), and small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia (Attacus pavonia minor)

Adonis Morpho and Pavonia anaxandra butterflies
Adonis Morpho butterfly, Morpho adonis 1, and Pavonia anaxandra 2, 3 (Dasyophthalma creusa?). Handcolored engraving by Choubard after an illustration by Delarue from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

Madagascan crested ibis and grey crowned crane (endangered)
Madagascan crested ibis, Lophotibis cristata (near threatened) and grey crowned crane, Balearica regulorum (endangered). Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies

Giant emperor moth, Saturnia pyri (Pavonia major). Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel from Hippolyte Lucas Natural History of European

Small emperor moth and tau emperor
Small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, male and female, and tau emperor, Aglia tau. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel from Hippolyte

Gazania species
Peacock gazania, Gazania pavonia, stiff-leaved gazania, Gazania rigens, and golden-flowered gazania, Gazania uniflora. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by

The Mexican Tiger-flower, Tigridia pavonia, Change; The blue major Convolvulus, Night. Handcoloured lithograph by Dean and Munday after an illustration by Eliza Eve Gleadall from The Beauties of

Moraea tulbaghensis
Orange-coloured moraea, Moraea tulbaghensis (Moraea pavonia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T

Giant peacock moth, Saturnia pyri
Giant peacock moth or giant emperor moth, Saturnia pyri, with caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Garden tiger moth, goat moth and small emperor moth
Garden tiger moth, Arctia caja 1, goat moth, Cossus cossus 2, and small emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia 3, moth, caterpillar and pupa

Exotic seaweeds
Delesseria sanguinea, Claudea elegans, Padina pavonica, and Porphyra purpurea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Common species of seaweed (litho)
6013652 Common species of seaweed (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common species of seaweed)

The Home-Coming of the "Pavonia", landing the Passengers at Liverpool (litho)
1051625 The Home-Coming of the " Pavonia", landing the Passengers at Liverpool (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home-Coming of the " Pavonia")

Tigridia pavonia Alba (colour litho)
960291 Tigridia pavonia Alba (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tigridia pavonia Alba)

Mexican Ferraria iris, Peacock Flower, Tiger Flower, Flower of Tigris, Tigridia pavonia.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Tiger Lily
circa 1800: The lily, tigridia pavonia alba. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Vieusseuxia glaucopis, Moraea glaucopis; Vieusseuxie a taches bleues, Peacock Iris; Pavonia, Redoute, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840, les liliacees, 1802 - 1816

Small Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia), adult caterpillar feeding on a blackthorn leaf

Pavonia papilionacea
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Hibiscus papilionaceus

Moths of the family Saturniidae
Mounted specimens of the Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia Linnaeus) and the great peacock (Saturnia pyri) moths. Moths are nocturnal insects

Saturnia pyripavonia, emperor moth
Plate 1 from 298 water-colour drawings of insects and larvae, Frankfurdt 1622 by C. Flegel

Emperor moth larva - Lincolnshire - England
GET-2247 Emperor moth larva Lincolnshire - England Saturnia pavonia Geoff Trinder contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tigridia Pavonia Alba
Peacock Flower or Tiger Flower

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"Pavonia: A World of Fascinating Species and Breathtaking Beauty" Discover the enchanting world of Pavonia, where nature's wonders unfold in a symphony of colors and forms. From the delicate wings of the Lesser puss moth, Cerura erminea, to the vibrant petals of the Peacock tiger flower, Tigridia pavonia, this realm is filled with captivating life. In this diverse ecosystem, lichens thrive on litho surfaces, adding an ethereal touch to rocks and trees. These resilient organisms come in various types and create a stunning tapestry that showcases nature's artistic prowess. Pavonia has witnessed historical moments too. The litho depiction portrays "The War, " featuring the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey troops to South Africa. It serves as a reminder of human endeavors amidst natural beauty. Emperor moths reign supreme here - their presence marked by Saturnia pavonia in all stages of metamorphosis. Witness their transformation from larva to pupa and finally into chrysalis before emerging as resplendent adults. Their graceful flight through Pavonia's skies is truly mesmerizing. Not only do butterflies grace this land; Cupid himself presents his colors before kings in grandeur ceremonies captured within these lithos. Symbolic gestures intertwine love with royalty against a backdrop teeming with life. Mexican shellflowers add another layer to Pavonia's allure with their striking blooms resembling painted masterpieces. Tigridia pavonia stands out among its peers for its unique elegance that leaves onlookers spellbound. But it's not just about insects; endangered creatures find solace within Pavonia too. The Madagascan crested ibis and grey crowned crane seek refuge here, reminding us of our responsibility towards preserving fragile ecosystems worldwide.