Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

The image shows a botanical illustration of a plumeria plant. The illustration features green elongated leaves and pink flowers at the center surrounded by various shades of green, pink, yellow, and white. The composition includes the flowers at the top center, surrounded by large leaves extending outward symmetrically, with the plant stem visible below in front of a light background.
Artista
Mark Catesby
Data
published 1731–1743
Tipus
Print
Tècnica
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Mides
34.8 × 25.7 cm
Col·lecció
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Llicència
Domini públic, CC0

Descripció de la imatge

The image shows a botanical illustration of a plumeria plant. The illustration features green elongated leaves and pink flowers at the center surrounded by various shades of green, pink, yellow, and white. The composition includes the flowers at the top center, surrounded by large leaves extending outward symmetrically, with the plant stem visible below in front of a light background.

Mark Catesby