Portlandia hexandra — Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin

This botanical plate presents Portlandia hexandra, now generally known as Coutarea hexandra, as an elegant flowering branch surrounded by broad olive-green leaves. Long pale pink blossoms open into white tips and prominent golden stamens, while smaller buds trace the branching structure of the plant.

Separate fruit and seed studies appear beneath the main specimen, reflecting the scientific purpose of the original illustration. Fine outlines, restrained hand-colored tones, and the generous cream ground give the plate the clarity and quiet character associated with late eighteenth-century botanical publishing.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Portlandia hexandra
• Original title: Portlandia hexandra
• Series: Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia
• Date: Circa 1780–81
• Period: 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna, Austria
• Medium: Botanical illustration / 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.
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• 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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