"San Francisco Silverspot Butterfly (F. & S. II 298)" by Andy Warhol

Printed in 1983, San Francisco Silverspot Butterfly (F. & S. II 298) is a signed screen print in color on Lenox Museum Board by Andy Warhol. The print depicts the rare Silverspot Butterfly, whose name refers to the silver markings underneath its wings. The population of this butterfly species, native to San Francisco, is in decline due to its habitat being so close to the major cities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Silverspot Butterfly is rendered in a range of vibrant colors, with bursts of yellow and green animating the print. Bright white gestural lines make the butterfly stand out against this deep colored background, drawing attention to the beauty of this rare species.