Epidendrum teretifolium — Nicolaus Joseph von Jacquin

This elegant eighteenth-century botanical illustration depicts Epidendrum teretifolium, an epiphytic orchid growing directly from a horizontally cut section of wood. Long, narrow olive-green leaves descend from the attachment point beneath the branch, contrasting beautifully with the richly rendered brown grain and warm cream ground.

An exceptionally slender flowering stem sweeps downward through the spacious composition before opening into a delicate branching spray of pink-mauve orchid flowers. Fine reddish markings and tiny golden accents articulate each bloom, giving this restrained botanical plate an unusually graceful character defined by fine detail, soft natural color, and generous negative space.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Nicolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Epidendrum teretifolium
• Original title: Epidendrum teretifolium
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: Circa 1780
• Period: 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna, Austria
• Medium: Colored botanical illustration

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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