Rhamnus Cubensis – Antique Cuban Botanical Illustration

This elegant botanical illustration presents Rhamnus cubensis, a Cuban plant depicted through richly layered green foliage, fine dark venation and warm branching stems. Small pale flower clusters provide delicate accents among the broad leaves, while the spacious cream ground gives the composition a refined and beautifully balanced appearance.

A separate floral detail beneath the main specimen reflects the scientific character of historic botanical illustration. The combination of precise observation, restrained natural colour and generous negative space makes this plate particularly suited to botanical gallery walls, traditional interiors and nature-inspired spaces.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Rhamnus Cubensis
• Original title: Rhamnus cubensis
• Series: Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia
• Date: Late 18th century
• Period: 18th-century botanical illustration
• Place of Origin: Europe; subject documented from Cuba
• Medium: Historical botanical engraving with hand-coloured appearance

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.