The Vanelloe (Epidendrum Vanilla)
Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743
- هنرمند
- Mark Catesby
- تاریخ
- published 1731–1743
- نوع
- شیوه
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- ابعاد
- 35.4 × 26 cm
- مجموعه
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- مجوز
- مالکیت عمومی, CC0
توصیف تصویر
The image shows a botanical illustration of a plant with broad pointed leaves and two flowers - one white and the other golden-brown. The color palette includes shades of green for the leaves, brown for the stems, and light colors for the flowers against a cream background. The white flower is in the center with curled petals, and the golden-brown flower is to the left. The elongated leaves fan out in different directions.