Chrysophyllum argenteum — Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin

This eighteenth-century botanical plate presents Chrysophyllum argenteum as an elegant fruiting branch surrounded by generous warm cream space. A slender reddish-brown stem carries elongated ochre and olive leaves, their dark central veins emphasizing the graceful curves and restrained structure of the foliage.

Three fruits in peach-pink, purple, and deep blue-green create distinctive accents of color within the composition, while a separate seed detail and a curled lower leaf revealing its pale underside add further botanical interest. Precise outlines and controlled hand coloring preserve the scientific character of the study while giving the plate a quiet decorative presence.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Chrysophyllum argenteum
• Original title: Chrysophyllum argenteum
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: Circa 1780
• Period: 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna, Austria
• 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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