Drawing from his extensive visual vocabulary of cultural references, Blake transforms a nostalgic Parisian scene into a dreamlike composition. Here, the artist creates a collage of antique butterfly imagery sourced from his extensive collection of ephemera. Part of his celebrated Paris Suite, the piece reflects Blake's ongoing fascination with European cities and their cultural heritage. The tableau demonstrates his technique of juxtaposing historical elements with contemporary visual language, a style that has defined his work since the 1950s.