Nymphalis antiopa Original Watercolor Painting - Mourning Cloak Butterfly Art

The Mourning Cloak - an elegant Butterfly that waits for spring.
Original watercolor painting of Nymphalis antiopa.

NYMPHALIS ANTIOPA · THE SURVIVOR

The Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa) is one of those butterflies that seems to combine elegance with extraordinary resilience.
Its deep, velvety wings are edged with a delicate pale border and small blue spots — almost like a fine piece of jewellery.
But beneath this elegant appearance is a remarkable survival strategy.
Unlike many butterflies, the Mourning Cloak can spend the cold season as an adult butterfly, emerging again when warmer conditions return. It is also a strong migrant in parts of Europe.
There is something beautiful about that idea:
A butterfly that waits through winter — and then returns to the air.

THE ORIGINAL
This is the original watercolor painting created for my first Butterfly Print Drop.
It is one of a kind and can only be purchased during the Drop.
After September 13, this original will no longer be available through my shop.

DETAILS
Original watercolour - one of a kind
Schmincke high quality watercolor on Hahnemühle cold pressed structured fina Art paper.
Original size: 30x30 cm/11,81x11,81 inches
Signed by the artist
One of a kind
Comes with a certificate of authenticity
Part of the first three works in my growing Butterfly Collection.