The Vanelloe (Epidendrum Vanilla)
Mark Catesby, pubblicato nel 1731–1743
- Artista
- Mark Catesby
- Datazione
- pubblicato nel 1731–1743
- Tipologia
- Stampa
- Tecnica
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensioni
- 35,4 × 26 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
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.