Heliconia Aureo-Striata — Tropical Botanical Study

Heliconia aureo-striata spreads across this historic botanical illustration in an architectural arrangement of broad tropical foliage. Tall central leaves rise above a dense cluster of arching forms, each filled with intricate linear markings and carefully defined veins against a warm cream ground.

Closely spaced engraved strokes follow the contours of the leaves, creating distinctive striped surfaces and subtle changes in texture. Curled tips, overlapping foliage, smaller emerging shoots, and the strong central stems give the specimen depth while preserving the clarity of its botanical structure.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Title: Heliconia Aureo-Striata
• Original title: Fig. 41. — Heliconia aureo-striata
• Series: L'Illustration horticole
• Date: Not confirmed for this individual plate
• Period: 19th century
• Place of Origin: Ghent, Belgium
• Medium: Botanical engraving / monochrome horticultural 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.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.