Gyrocarpus Americanus – Jacquin Botanical Illustration, 1780–1781

A magnificent eighteenth-century botanical study of Gyrocarpus americanus, dominated by a dramatic three-lobed leaf rendered in rich olive-gold tones. Fine branching veins and subtle tonal variations reveal the plant's structure with the clarity and precision characteristic of historic scientific illustration.

Beneath the principal leaf, Jacquin's plate includes the plant's distinctive reproductive and seed structures in warm reddish-brown tones. The restrained palette, generous negative space and delicate botanical detailing give this scientific study an exceptionally refined decorative presence.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Gyrocarpus Americanus
• Original title: Gyrocarpus americanus
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: 1780–1781
• Period: Late 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna (Vindobonae)
• Medium: Historical botanical illustration / 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.

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