Elaterium Carthagenense — Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
This elegant historical botanical study depicts Elaterium carthagenense, a climbing tropical plant characterized by broad heart-shaped foliage, slender winding stems, delicate coiling tendrils, and pale star-like flowers. Golden olive and ochre leaves are defined by finely drawn dark veins, creating a graceful contrast against the warm cream ground.
The specimen unfolds vertically across the page, with curling tendrils and flowering branches documenting the plant's climbing habit. Smaller botanical studies, buds, floral structures, and a textured fruit-like form add scientific detail while preserving the spacious and refined character of the original composition.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
- Title: Elaterium Carthagenense
- Original title: Elaterium carthagenense
- Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
- Date: Circa 1780
- Period: Late 18th century
- Place of Origin: Vienna
- Medium: Historical botanical illustration / colored botanical plate
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- Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
- Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
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- Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
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