Card 11, Melitaea Phaeton, from the Butterflies series (N183) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1888

This chromolithograph, part of the "Butterflies" series, depicts a woman with a butterfly's wings. The woman is adorned with jewelry and a colorful shawl, highlighting the visual charm of the butterfly species depicted. The vibrant colors and intricate detail of the butterfly's wings make this an engaging piece of collectible trade card art from the late 19th century. This particular card, "Card 11, Melitaea Phaeton", is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.