Elaeis Guineensis – African Oil Palm Botanical Illustration, c. 1780

This elegant eighteenth-century botanical illustration presents Elaeis guineensis, the African oil palm, as a commanding full-length specimen. Its tall textured trunk rises into an expressive crown of finely divided palm fronds, creating a composition that is both scientifically detailed and beautifully decorative.

Rendered in warm olive, ochre, russet and earthy brown tones, the palm is accompanied by separate fruit and seed studies that reveal additional botanical characteristics of the species. The spacious cream background and delicate period linework preserve the refined character of historic natural-history illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Elaeis Guineensis
• Original title: Elaeis guineensis
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: c. 1780
• Period: Late 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna (Vindobonae)
• Medium: Historical botanical illustration / 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.
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• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
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