• Original Swallowtail Butterfly watercolor and ink illustration by Gene Irvin — expressive loose portrait of a Swallowtail Butterfly with vivid orange, yellow, red, and blue watercolor wings with detailed ink line work, surrounded by purple wildflowers and green stems on a soft yellow wash background, titled and signed by the artist in Gene's own hand
  • Swallowtail Butterfly original watercolor and ink illustration by Gene Irvin — loose gestural portrait of a Swallowtail Butterfly with vivid orange, yellow, red, and blue watercolor wings perched among purple wildflowers and green stems on a soft yellow background, white mat, flat black wood frame, 8x10 inch artwork, 12.375x15.5 inches overall, ready to hang
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Original Swallowtail Butterfly Illustration | Framed Watercolor & Ink Art by Gene Irvin (1934–2026) | Ready to Hang

Original Swallowtail Butterfly Illustration | Framed Watercolor & Ink Art by Gene Irvin (1934–2026) | Ready to Hang

$160.00 USD
$160.00 USD
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Few things in nature are as immediately joyful as a Swallowtail Butterfly in flight — that explosion of orange, yellow, and blue against a garden of wildflowers. Arizona wildlife artist Gene Irvin captured it with loose, energetic watercolor washes and expressive ink line work: a Swallowtail perched among purple wildflowers, its wings a vivid tapestry of orange, red, yellow, and blue, the whole scene alive with color and movement.

The title is written in Gene's own hand in the lower left corner — a personal touch that makes this piece feel like a direct connection to the artist himself.

This is not a print. This is the original, one-of-a-kind artwork — drawn and painted by hand, signed by the artist, and ready to hang.

About the Swallowtail Butterfly:
Swallowtail butterflies are among the largest and most spectacular butterflies in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica. Their wings display an extraordinary range of colors — yellows, oranges, reds, blacks, and iridescent blues — that serve roles in species recognition, mate selection, and camouflage. With over 550 species worldwide, they are one of nature's most diverse and beautiful families.

Artwork Details:

  • Medium: Original watercolor & ink illustration on paper (not a reproduction)
  • Artwork Size: 8×10"
  • Framed Size: 12.375×15.5" (matted and framed, ready to hang)
  • Artist: Gene Irvin (1934–2026) — Arizona-based wildlife artist, Gene's Pen & Ink
  • Style: Butterfly wildlife art | Garden nature decor | Colorful botanical art | Collector's original

Why Collectors Love It:
Whether you're a butterfly enthusiast, a nature lover, a gardener, or someone who simply wants to bring an explosion of color and joy to their wall, this piece delivers. A beautiful gift for anyone who loves butterflies, wildflowers, or original watercolor art.

Shipping & Details:

  • Ships carefully packaged to any address in the United States
  • Part of the finite, irreplaceable collection of works by the late Gene Irvin (1934–2026)
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