Echites Spicata – Antique Botanical Leaf & Flower Illustration

This striking botanical illustration presents Echites spicata through an unusually balanced arrangement of six broad leaves, delicate white flower clusters, and a slender horizontal stem. Intricate networks of veins cover the foliage, giving the specimen exceptional visual texture while preserving the precise observational character of historical botanical illustration.

Warm olive and ochre leaves dominate the composition, while small white blossoms with subtle orange accents provide a delicate contrast. Generous cream-toned negative space emphasizes the plant’s symmetrical structure and gives this historical botanical plate a refined decorative presence.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Unknown / historical botanical illustrator
• Title: Echites Spicata
• Original title: Echites spicata
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: c. 1780
• Period: 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna (Vindobonae), Austria
• Medium: Hand-coloured 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.