Loranthus Americanus — Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin’s Loranthus americanus presents a flowering mistletoe branch against an expansive warm cream ground. A slender stem supports muted olive-green leaves and dense groups of long, hanging flowers. Their crimson and red-orange coloring creates a vivid focal point, while fine projecting floral structures give the upper portion of the specimen an intricate, animated character.

The plant occupies a relatively small area of the sheet, allowing generous negative space to become an important part of the composition. Originally recorded under the name Loranthus americanus, the plant is associated in modern taxonomy with Psittacanthus americanus. The restrained presentation, precise botanical observation, and concentrated red flowers give this historical natural-history plate a distinctive graphic presence.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Loranthus americanus
• Original title: Loranthus americanus
• Series: Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia
• Date: 1780–81 edition
• Period: 18th century
• Place of Origin: Europe
• 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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