Echites Suberecta – Antique Botanical Illustration by Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin

This striking antique botanical illustration depicts Echites suberecta, a tropical flowering plant distinguished by its luminous golden-orange bloom, finely veined foliage, and dramatically elongated reddish seed follicles. The specimen is carefully isolated against a softly aged ivory ground, giving its intricate botanical structure a graceful and commanding presence.

Warm yellow, olive, russet, and earthy brown tones give the plate an understated richness, while precise linework captures the distinctive leaves, developing flower buds, woody stem, and unusual paired fruits. Generous negative space and restrained coloring preserve the elegant scientific character of historic botanical illustration while making the work especially versatile for refined contemporary interiors.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Echites Suberecta
• Original title: Echites suberecta
• Series: Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia
• Date: 18th century
• Period: Enlightenment / Early Scientific Botanical Illustration
• Place of Origin: Caribbean botanical study
• Medium: Hand-colored 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.

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