The Vanelloe (Epidendrum Vanilla)
Mark Catesby, kiadva: 1731–1743
- Művész
- Mark Catesby
- Datálás
- kiadva: 1731–1743
- Műfaj
- Grafika
- Technika
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Méretek
- 35,4 × 26 cm
- Gyűjtemény
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenc
- Közkincs, CC0
Képleírás
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.