Asclepias Gigantea — Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin’s Asclepias gigantea is a richly detailed botanical study combining broad green foliage with delicate clusters of white and rose-pink flowers. Large oval leaves dominate the specimen, their surfaces defined by strong central ribs, sweeping dark veins, and subtle transitions from muted sage to deep forest green.

Above the foliage, rounded pale buds open into intricate star-shaped blossoms accented with vivid pink and finely rendered centers. A single cut woody stem anchors the composition against an expansive warm cream ground, allowing the sculptural leaves and delicate flowers to command attention. Numbered plate 88, the artwork retains its historical botanical caption and the restrained elegance of eighteenth-century natural-history illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Asclepias gigantea
• Original title: Asclepias gigantea
• Series: Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia
• Date: c. 1780
• Period: 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna, Austria
• Medium: Hand-colored botanical illustration

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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