Purple Emperor Butterfly

Great Purple Emperor (Sasakia charonda) – Original Watercolor Painting
Medium: Watercolor on Fabriano Hot Press 140lb paper
Size: 9 x 12 inches (unframed)

Graceful, majestic, and cloaked in royal hues—Sasakia charonda, the Japanese Emperor Butterfly, reigns as one of Asia’s most iconic butterflies. With its deep violet shimmer, golden highlights, and signature twin red eyespots, this original watercolor captures the noble beauty of this forest-dwelling species.

Native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China, the Great Purple Emperor is not just beautiful—it’s a national treasure of Japan. Males exhibit brilliant purple iridescence when the light hits just right, a feature delicately preserved in this hand-painted piece.

Perfect for:

• Collectors of rare and regal butterflies

• Admirers of Asian biodiversity and symbolism

• Fans of iridescence, natural beauty, and precise botanical illustration

• Nature-inspired interior décor