Pupalia Tetandra – Antique Botanical Illustration, c. 1780

This delicate antique botanical illustration depicts Pupalia tetandra, presented as a small branching specimen with paired leaves, tiny flowers and a finely observed root system. The restrained scale of the plant against the expansive paper ground gives the composition an unusually elegant and minimalist character.

Subtle olive greens and warm brown linework preserve the appearance of a historic botanical study, while the fine details of the stems, foliage, flowers and exposed roots reflect the observational approach of early natural-history illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Title: Pupalia tetandra
• Original title: Pupalia tetandra
• 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.

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