Epidendrum anceps Orchid – Vintage Botanical Illustration

This refined botanical plate depicts Epidendrum anceps, a slender orchid rendered with the careful observation and delicate precision of historic natural-history illustration. A segmented stem rises from an intricate network of exposed roots, supporting elongated olive-green leaves and a compact cluster of small flowers.

Generous negative space gives the specimen an elegant, almost minimalist presence, while muted greens, ochres and warm botanical browns complement the softly aged paper ground. The original handwritten plant name and plate number contribute to the archival character of this distinctive orchid study.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Historical botanical illustrator; exact attribution not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Title: Epidendrum anceps
• Original title: Epidendrum anceps
• Series: Historical botanical study
• Date: Historical; exact date not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Period: Historical botanical illustration
• Place of Origin: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Medium: 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.