Capparis jamaicensis — Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin

A slender flowering branch rises through a wide field of warm cream paper in this eighteenth-century botanical study. Olive-green leaves, elongated ochre seed pods, and small pale flowers are arranged along finely drawn branches, with golden-orange stamens providing restrained points of color.

The composition combines scientific observation with an unusually quiet sense of space. Fine outlines and carefully drawn leaf veins preserve the descriptive character of historical botanical illustration, while the muted green, brown, cream, and ochre palette gives the plate a calm, understated presence.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Capparis jamaicensis
• Original title: Capparis jamaicensis
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: 1780–1781 edition
• Period: 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna
• Medium: Botanical illustration / print

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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