American Flora Leaves, Seeds & Fruits – Jacquin Botanical Plate, c. 1780

This remarkable antique botanical plate presents an intricate collection of American plant specimens, including broad veined leaves, compound foliage, fruits, seed pods, seeds and delicate reproductive structures. Warm golden greens, earthy browns, deep reds and subtle botanical details create a richly varied composition against the softly aged paper ground.

Originally created for Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin’s celebrated study of American flora, the plate combines scientific observation with exceptional decorative beauty. Individual specimens are accompanied by small reference numbers, preserving the character of the original eighteenth-century botanical study while making the artwork especially suited to botanical galleries, studies, libraries and nature-inspired interiors.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin; illustrations in the luxury edition attributed to Ferdinand Bauer
• Title: American Flora Leaves, Seeds & Fruits
• Original title: Individual numbered botanical specimens from Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: c. 1780–1781
• Period: Late 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna (Vindobona), Austria
• Medium: Botanical illustration; luxury edition plates executed in pen, brush and watercolor

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.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.