Crescentia Cujete – Antique Calabash Tree Botanical Illustration

This antique botanical illustration presents Crescentia cujete, commonly known as the calabash tree, through a beautifully observed study of its foliage, flower and distinctive rounded fruit. A slender woody branch supports layers of elongated leaves, while the unusual hanging blossom introduces warm red and orange detail to the composition.

The large spherical calabash fruit forms a dramatic focal point beneath the foliage, accompanied by a smaller developing fruit higher on the stem. Fine botanical linework, intricate leaf venation and softly modulated natural colors preserve the scientific character and decorative elegance of the original natural-history plate.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not identified on the supplied plate
• Title: Crescentia Cujete
• Original title: Crescentia Cujete
• Series: Historic botanical / natural-history plate
• Date: Not established from the supplied plate alone
• Period: Historical botanical illustration
• Place of Origin: Not established from the supplied plate alone
• Medium: Botanical illustration on paper

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.