Boven- en onderaanzicht van een vlinder — Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os (1782–1861)

Two views, one marvel. This elegant natural-history plate presents a butterfly in dorsal (bovenaanzicht) and ventral (onderaanzicht) poses—wings open like pages—so you can appreciate both the bold surface pattern and the delicate underside. Scientific clarity with painterly grace.

Why it captivates

• Dual perspective — top and underside shown side-by-side for complete appreciation.

• Fine draftsmanship — crisp veining, antennae, and body segments rendered with care.

• Balanced symmetry — a calm, centred composition that reads beautifully across a room.

• Timeless palette — soft creams and natural colour accents suit classic or modern interiors.

• Heritage charm — Dutch 19th-century natural-history elegance.

What you’ll see

A butterfly spread in two aspects: the upper wings with their bold patterning, and the underside with subtler tones and spotting. Precise wing venation, tidy titling, and plate details lend scholarly poise—order, colour, and structure distilled to a single refined sheet.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for kitchens, studios, and classrooms.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich colour and fine gradation.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

672 × 841 mm (approx. 26.46 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~4 : 5

• Nearest standard frame: 70 × 100 cm portrait with a custom mat window cut to ~668 × 837 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

• A-series option: Prefer A-sizes? We can supply an A1-friendly 594 × 841 mm version on request.

Framing tips:
Classic: warm off-white mat with walnut or gilt moulding.
Contemporary: float-mount to reveal the sheet edge and create a clean shadow gap.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Natural-history lovers & lepidopterists

• Designers & stylists seeking crisp, symmetrical graphics

• Educators & students of entomology and illustration

• Gift-givers after a refined, timeless piece

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let measured beauty take wing—order your Boven- en onderaanzicht van een vlinder print today.