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.
Kunstner
Mark Catesby
Datering
published 1731–1743
Type
Print
Teknik
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Mål
34.8 × 25.7 cm
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licens
Offentligt domæne, CC0

Billedbeskrivelse

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