Volkameria Aculeata — Antique Botanical Flower Study

This elegant historical botanical study depicts Volkameria aculeata as a tall flowering specimen with a slender reddish stem, elongated olive-green foliage, and delicate clusters of pale tubular flowers. Fine dark venation gives the leaves remarkable definition, while the restrained natural palette preserves the refined character of early botanical illustration.

The upper branches carry graceful white flowers distinguished by long pink stamens and tiny dark anthers, alongside developing buds and rounded green botanical structures. Set against a spacious warm cream ground, the carefully isolated specimen combines scientific observation with the understated beauty of antique natural-history art.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Associated with Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
• Title: Volkameria aculeata
• Original title: Volkameria aculeata
• Series: Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia
• Date: 18th century
• Period: 18th century
• Place of Origin: Vienna, Austria
• Medium: Hand-colored botanical illustration

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.