Polymnia Wedelia – Antique Botanical Flower Illustration

This elegant historical botanical illustration presents Polymnia Wedelia, with the original annotation also referencing Wedelia frutescens. A slender upright stem carries richly veined green foliage and brilliant golden-orange flowers, creating a graceful botanical composition surrounded by generous areas of warm cream paper.

Fine leaf veins, developing buds and carefully rendered flower heads reflect the observational precision of historic natural-history illustration. The restrained green, ochre and orange palette gives the plate a distinctive antique character while allowing the flowering specimen to remain the clear focal point.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Polymnia Wedelia
• Original title: Polymnia Wedelia – Wedelia frutescens
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: c. 1780
• Period: Late 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna (Vindobonae)
• 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.