Alibertia Frondosa — Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin’s Alibertia frondosa presents a remarkably delicate botanical specimen extending horizontally across an expansive warm cream field. A slender brown branch supports compact groups of narrow olive-green leaves and tiny pale blossoms, while fine root-like structures descend from several nodes. The restrained coloring allows the intricate botanical forms to remain the focus.

The unusually horizontal composition and generous negative space give this historical botanical plate an almost minimalist character. Subtle variations of olive, ochre, brown, and ivory create quiet visual depth without overwhelming the fine linework. Numbered plate 90, the work combines careful natural-history observation with the refined economy characteristic of eighteenth-century botanical illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Alibertia frondosa
• Original title: Alibertia frondosa
• Series: Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia
• Date: 1780–81 edition
• Period: 18th century
• Place of Origin: Europe
• Medium: Hand-colored botanical plate

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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