Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra)

Mark Catesby, publié en 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.
Artiste
Mark Catesby
Datation
publié en 1731–1743
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
34,8 × 25,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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