Sea Weeds — Antique Marine Botanical Plate

This antique natural history plate presents ten varieties of seaweed in a carefully ordered botanical study. Delicate branching algae, compact green specimens and tall ribbon-like kelp are arranged across a warm cream ground, creating a composition that is both scientific and unexpectedly decorative.

Olive and golden browns, soft greens, coral pinks and muted reds give the specimens individual character while retaining the restrained palette of a historic natural-history publication. The towering central kelp establishes a strong vertical focus, surrounded by smaller botanical forms rendered with fine lines and subtle tonal detail. Original numbering, the Sea Weeds heading and the printed species key remain integral parts of the composition, preserving the plate's archival character.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not identified on the plate
• Title: Sea Weeds
• Original title: Sea Weeds
• Series: Not confirmed
• Date: Not confirmed
• Period: 19th-century natural history illustration
• Place of Origin: Not confirmed
• Medium: Color natural history 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.
• 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.