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Print Description
Gothic Butterfly, 1813 by British zoologist George Shaw showcases a superb, detailed depiction of a great dusky swallow-tailed butterfly. Illustrated using a striking colour palette and balanced composition from the early 19th century, this art print makes a perfect vintage addition and easily integrates into both vintage and contemporary inspired decors.
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Print Media
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This art print is printed on premium museum grade paper and is paired with archival inks for a superior finish.
✚ Acid and lignin free, 325gsm heavy weighted paper
✚ 100% cotton rag with a natural white, enhanced matte finish
✚ High performing archival inks for precise colour contrast and vivid colour
✚ Sharp image resolution and fade resistant colour pigments
Printing on this archival paper using our high calibre archival inks results in a stunning art print that is unrivalled in quality and price.
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Size Guide
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Framing
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If you choose to frame your art with us - feel safe in the knowledge that we collaborate with an expert framer, who delivers quality custom frames and has been in the framing business for over 20 years.
You will find that our framing costs are more reasonable than your local framer, due to our business being purely online. Being online means we have lower overheads than a typical art and framing business which provides us the opportunity to pass those savings onto you, without losing any of the quality or craftsmanship of an experienced framer.
All of our frames are custom made using sustainably sourced wood and we use glass not perspex in our frames. We also offer three popular finishes of black, white and natural timber. All of our frame colours have a smooth, matte finish and have a solid structure with classic design elements that do not disappoint.
Frame Profile
You will find that a large amount of our art is encompassed by a 5cm white border around the main image. We have done this to minimise additional costs associated with mat boards, which we do not supply as part of our framing process.Once you have placed your order, your frame will take on average between 7 - 10 business days to make and 24hrs to securely pack and get ready to ship to your desired destination.
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Shipping
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General
All orders receive free tracking and we will update you via email or text message during each stage of the shipping process.
✚ Free shipping for all orders over $150 in value
✚ Flat rate shipping of $8 for all orders under $150 in value
Shipping delivery times are between 2 - 4 days and if you live rurally you will need to add an additional 1 - 2 days.
We provide tracking for every art print that is shipped and you can track your order day and night on the NZ Post website here;
https://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/tracking
All orders are insured from the moment they leave our studio all the way to your doorstep, feel safe knowing we've got you covered.
Framed Art Prints
All framed art prints are made to order and this takes on average between 7 - 10 business days to complete.
Once your art prints are framed, they will typically be shipped within 24hrs.
Unframed Art Prints
All unframed art prints are shipped within 24hrs after your order has been placed.
If your order is placed after midday Friday, your order will be shipped on the following Monday.
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Made in NZ
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We expertly print and frame our art prints right here in New Zealand. We hold ourselves to the highest standards when producing our art and we value the craftsmanship behind our products. Together, our team, continuously strive to provide you the best possible experience when shopping with us.
Being a New Zealand owned business comes with some great perks,
✚ We offer our customers fast delivery times
✚ Flat rate shipping and free shipping options
✚ An easy and efficient returns process
✚ Our free calling 0800 number
✚ Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
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The Artist
GEORGE SHAW
George Kearsley Shaw (1751 - 1813) was an English botanist, zoologist and illustrator who was born in Buckinghamshire, England and was educated at Oxford.
He took up the profession of medical practitioner and in 1786 he became the assistant lecturer in botany at Oxford University. Shaw went on to become the assistant keeper of the natural history department at the British Museum.
Shaw published one of the first English descriptions with scientific names of several Australian animals in his Zoology of New Holland in 1794. He was among the first scientists to examine a platypus and published the first scientific description of it in The Naturalist's Miscellany in 1799.
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