Petiveria Octandra – Antique Botanical Illustration, c. 1780

This antique botanical illustration presents Petiveria octandra as a graceful upright specimen, its slender reddish-brown stem supporting carefully observed olive-green leaves and delicate arching flowering spikes. Fine linework records the plant's distinctive leaf venation and small botanical structures with remarkable precision.

Set against a softly aged neutral ground, the restrained greens, ochres and warm browns give the composition an understated natural-history character. The generous negative space surrounding the specimen preserves the refined appearance of an early botanical study and makes this artwork especially well suited to classic, botanical and vintage-inspired interiors.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Title: Petiveria octandra
• Original title: Petiveria octandra
• Series: Historical botanical collection
• Date: c. 1780
• Period: Late 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna (Vindobona), Austria
• Medium: Historical botanical illustration on paper

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.