Ipomoea carnea – Antique Tropical Morning Glory Botanical Illustration

This elegant botanical plate presents Ipomoea carnea as a richly observed flowering specimen, combining broad heart-shaped leaves with tall, pale pink trumpet flowers. Fine dark veins spread across the olive and yellow-green foliage, creating a striking graphic structure while retaining the delicacy of historic botanical illustration.

Three elongated flowers and buds rise above the foliage in subtle shades of pink, cream and muted gray. Small botanical details accompanying the main specimen reinforce the scientific character of the plate, while the generous warm paper ground gives the composition its beautifully balanced antique appearance.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Not identified on the supplied source
• Title: Ipomoea carnea
• Original title: Ipomoea carnea
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: c. 1780
• Period: Late 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vindobonae (Vienna)
• Medium: Historic hand-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.

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