Butterfly pictures are images made from carefully pieced-together butterfly wings to create beautiful, silky-smooth, lustrous and natural patterns. The pictures emphasize the original shape and patterns of butterfly wings, highlighting the texture and metallic luster of different kinds of butterflies.

To make a butterfly picture, the craftsperson chooses butterfly wings of different shapes to be pieced together, harmonizing the relationship between texture and color. During the process, the artist has to pay close attention to the thickness and density of the wings used.

A good butterfly picture usually displays its creator's hyper imagination, sophisticated painting skills and rich knowledge of butterflies. When placed in a bright area, the work will shimmer.

Generally speaking, subjects for butterfly pictures mainly include human figures, water and mountain landscapes, and flowers and birds. Some of the best examples include "Twelve Beauties of Jinling City," "Scenery of Xishuangbana," and "Return of Hundreds of Butterflies."

At the 19th International Congress of Entomology held in Beijing in June 1992, China showcased beautiful butterfly pictures to the world as "one unique Chinese work", winning much praise from event participants.

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