Epidendrum Rigidum Orchid – Jacquin Vintage Botanical Illustration
This elegant botanical study depicts Epidendrum rigidum, an epiphytic orchid illustrated by Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin. The plant rises from a section of woody branch, its fine exposed roots supporting a slender stem of elongated olive-green leaves and a compact terminal arrangement of delicate flowers and buds.
Generous negative space gives the specimen a refined, almost sculptural presence while preserving the scientific clarity characteristic of eighteenth-century botanical illustration. Warm greens, ochres and natural browns contrast beautifully with the softly aged cream ground, making this historic orchid plate particularly suited to botanical galleries and nature-inspired interiors.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
- Title: Epidendrum rigidum
- Original title: Epidendrum rigidum
- Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
- Date: 1780–1781 edition
- Period: 18th century
- Place of Origin: Vienna (Vindobona), Austria
- Medium: Historical botanical illustration / 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.
- 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.