Croton polygamum — Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin

This remarkably restrained botanical study presents Croton polygamum as a slender upright stem isolated against an expansive warm cream field. Tiny clustered structures punctuate the golden-brown stem with subtle olive and yellow details, emphasizing the delicate proportions of the specimen.

A separate leafy sprig appears alongside the central stem, showing narrow serrated foliage and a minute flowering structure in closer detail. The extraordinary amount of negative space gives the historical scientific illustration a quiet, almost contemporary visual simplicity.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Croton polygamum
• Original title: Croton polygamum
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: 1780–1781
• Period: Late 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna; botanical work documenting American and Caribbean plants
• Medium: Botanical illustration / printed 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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