red-seaweeds-w-fitch-plate-xii

This Victorian botanical plate presents a dramatic arrangement of red marine algae against a warm cream ground. A monumental pink-red frond dominates the center with deeply waved margins and a strong central rib, accompanied by narrower leaf-like blades and intricate feathery specimens spreading through the surrounding space.

Coral red, salmon pink, and deeper crimson create subtle distinctions between the translucent broad fronds and the finer branching structures. Along the lower edge, numbered enlargements examine reproductive and structural details at a closer scale. Marked Plate XII and credited W. Fitch, lith. and Vincent Brooks, Imp., the illustration combines Victorian botanical precision with an exceptionally bold arrangement of organic forms.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: W. Fitch
• Title: Red Seaweeds — Plate XII
• Original title: Plate XII
• Series: British Sea-Weeds
• Date: 1867
• Period: Victorian era
• Place of Origin: London, England
• Medium: Color lithograph

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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