Jacquinia linearis — Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin

This eighteenth-century botanical plate presents Jacquinia linearis as a delicate branching specimen surrounded by an expansive warm cream ground. A slender reddish-brown stem divides into fine branches carrying narrow yellow-green and olive leaves, while tiny pale flowers appear discreetly among the foliage.

The plant occupies only a small portion of the sheet, allowing its sparse silhouette and fine botanical structure to stand clearly against the open paper. Precise outlines and restrained coloring preserve the observational character of the original scientific illustration, while the unusually generous negative space gives the composition a quiet, almost minimalist visual presence.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Jacquinia linearis
• Original title: Jacquinia linearis
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: Circa 1780–81
• Period: 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna, Austria
• Medium: Hand-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.

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