Death’s head hawkmoth 3D wall art in gold leaf, framed in a black wooden frame with white mount on a black background.

Death's Head Hawkmoth 3D Wall Art | Framed Gothic Decor

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Death’s head hawkmoth 3D wall art in gold leaf, framed in a black wooden frame with white mount on a black background.
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Death's Head Hawkmoth 3D Wall Art | Framed Gothic Decor

Death's Head Hawkmoth 3D Wall Art | Framed Gothic Decor

Size: 33 × 33 cm (framed)
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Nature’s most mysterious messenger, sculpted in 3D relief with its iconic skull marking.

Beauty in the Shadows. The Death's Head Hawkmoth is a legend of the insect world, famous for the skull-like marking on its back and its portrayal in film and folklore. This piece moves beyond simple preservation; it captures the moth's powerful, bulky silhouette and intricate wing patterns in raised 3D relief. Finished in shimmering metallic leaf, the "skull" glows against the black background, creating a striking piece of art that is equal parts beautiful and edgy. Handmade in the UK and fully framed, it is a conversation starter for any home.

Why it is special:

  • Iconic "Skull" Detail: The sculpture faithfully recreates the thorax marking that gives this moth its name and its legendary status.

  • Sculpted in 3D Relief: The artwork is raised from the surface, capturing the heavy, powerful build of the Hawkmoth in a way you can see and feel.

  • Hand-Gilded Finish: metallic leaf adds a regal, warm glow perfect for curious cabinets. Silver Leaf effect offers a sharp, moonlit aesthetic. Because the leaf is laid by hand in sheets, each piece carries fine seams and slight variation in the metal. That is the signature of a gilded finish rather than a machine-printed one, and it means no two pieces are identical.

  • Make it Personal (+£4.99): Add a name, date, or a Latin phrase like Memento Mori in our elegant hand-written calligraphy script to deepen the meaning.

  • Gallery Quality Framing: Arrives fully framed and ready to hang. We use a deep black wooden box frame with a crisp white mount and glass front for a premium museum look.

Perfect For:

  • Gothic & Dark Academia: A sophisticated addition to a library, study, or gallery wall.

  • Entomology Lovers: A cruelty-free, artistic alternative to pinned insect specimens.

  • Film & Literature Fans: A subtle, luxury nod to the moth's famous role in pop culture.

The Details

  • Subject: Death's Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos)

  • Style: 3D Insect Relief Sculpture

  • Artwork: Sculpted in plant-based PLA, approximately 3 mm raised relief

  • Dispatch: 1-4 working days, handmade to order

  • Finish: Hand-gilded metallic leaf or Silver Leaf effect

  • Frame: Black wooden box frame with white mount & glass front

  • Artwork Size: 19cm x 19cm (approx. 7.5" x 7.5")

  • Frame Size: 33cm x 33cm x 3cm deep (approx. 13" x 13")

  • Shipping: Free UK Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24)

Questions people ask

What is the artwork made from?
The raised relief is sculpted in plant-based PLA, then gilded by hand in metallic leaf and set on a black panel behind glass in a black wooden box frame.

What is the gold finish?
It is a gold leaf effect, applied by hand in metallic leaf sheets against the black background. Hand gilding gives the warmth and shimmer of a gilded surface, with the fine seams and variation that machine printing cannot reproduce.

Will my piece look exactly like the photographs?
Very close, but not identical. Hand-laid leaf carries fine seams and slight variation in the metal, so every piece has its own character.

Does it arrive ready to hang?
Yes. It arrives fully framed with a glass front, ready to hang straight from the box.

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