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.
Artist
Mark Catesby
Date
published 1731–1743
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
34.8 × 25.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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