Items Similar to Leatherwood Splendor: A Tropical Display of Dircaea Blashii, Published in 1875
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6
Leatherwood Splendor: A Tropical Display of Dircaea Blashii, Published in 1875
About the Item
The botanical print depicts Dircaea blashii (sometimes labeled as Dircaea or Dirca), a unique flowering plant known for its distinctive, red, tube-shaped flowers which are grouped in a circular, almost parasol-like arrangement around a central, green bulbous structure. This representation is from the "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," indicating it was part of the extensive collection published under the editorial guidance of Louis Van Houtte.
Description of Dircaea blashii:
- Botanical Characteristics: Dircaea blashii is noted for its pendulous, trumpet-shaped flowers that are vivid red and hang gracefully. These plants are usually found in warmer, tropical environments and can be quite striking when in full bloom.
- Flowering and Growth: The arrangement of the flowers around the central axis is quite unique, providing not only a visual spectacle but also an interesting study in plant morphology and reproductive strategies.
Significance:
- Ornamental Value: Due to its unusual floral arrangement and striking color, Dircaea blashii is highly valued as an ornamental plant, making it a sought-after species for collectors and tropical gardens.
- Botanical Interest: Plants like Dircaea blashii are of particular interest in botanical studies due to their unique characteristics and adaptations to their native environments.
Botanical Illustration Insights:
- Chromolithography: This print would have been created using chromolithography, a method especially suited for capturing the vivid hues and delicate gradients of the plant. The technique involves layering several lithographic prints, each with its own color, to produce a final image with depth and intensity.
- Educational and Horticultural Use: As with other prints in Van Houtte’s series, this illustration serves both educational and horticultural purposes, helping to disseminate knowledge about exotic plant species and inspiring interest among European gardeners and horticulturists of the time.
The detailed illustration not only showcases the beauty of Dircaea blashii but also highlights the intersection of art and science that Van Houtte mastered in his botanical publications.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.42 in (16.3 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1875
- Condition:Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Colors are vivid. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13761-321stDibs: LU3054341438692
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2009
1stDibs seller since 2017
2,442 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Langweer, Netherlands
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllVictorian Splendor: Elegant Shawls and Mantles in Lithograph, Published in 1889
Located in Langweer, NL
This lithograph showcases a collection of elegant Victorian shawls and mantles from 1889, each intricately designed to complement the fashionable attire of the late 19th century. The garments are depicted in vibrant colors and detailed patterns, highlighting the craftsmanship and decorative elements that were highly valued in women's fashion of the time.
1. Mantle I (top left): A richly decorated mantle...
Category
Antique 1880s Prints
Materials
Paper
$222 Sale Price
20% Off
Exotic Blooms: A Collection of 19th-Century Chromolithographs, Published in 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
The following six chromolithographs are botanical prints from a collection illustrated by Louis Benoît Van Houtte.
Louis Benoît Van Houtte was a prominent Belgian horticulturist and...
Category
Antique 1870s Prints
Materials
Paper
$546 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Original Antique Map of the United Kingdom and Ireland, Published in 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Iles Britanniques ou Royaume-Uni de la Grande Bretagne (..)'. Large map of the United Kingdom and Ireland. This map originates from...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$243 Sale Price
40% Off
Van Houtte's Botanical Elegance: A Trio of Exotic Flora, Published in circa 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Exotic Flora Trio: Himalayan Aucuba, Japanese Lantern Plant & Brazilian Acanthus
The maker Louis Van Houtte was a highly influential figure in 19th-century horticulture, not only as...
Category
Antique 1870s Prints
Materials
Paper
$268 Sale Price
20% Off
Climbing Alstroemeria: A Spectacle of Color and Form, Published circa 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
The plant depicted in the print is Bomarea salsilla, commonly referred to as Climbing Alstroemeria or Bomarea. This illustration beautifully showcases the species’ distinctive cascad...
Category
Antique 1870s Prints
Materials
Paper
$129 Sale Price
20% Off
Flora Illustrated: A Collection of 19th Century Botanical Art, Published c.1875
Located in Langweer, NL
The prints depict various botanical species, each illustrated with detailed attention to the morphology of the plants, including leaves, flowers, and sometimes fruits or seeds. These...
Category
Antique 1870s Prints
Materials
Paper
$314 Sale Price / set
20% Off
You May Also Like
William Roscoe Botanical Large Print of Tropical Plant
Located in Downingtown, PA
William Roscoe Botanical Large Print,
Curcuma Aeruginosa,
Monandrian Plants of the Order Scitamineae,
1828
From a set of four -sold individually.
A spectacularly large and beautifu...
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Prints
Materials
Paper
William Roscoe Large Botanical Print of Tropical Plant
Located in Downingtown, PA
William Roscoe Botanical Tropical Plant Print,
Alpinia Magnifica,
Monandrian Plant of the Order Scitamineae,
Published 1828
A spectacularly large and beautifully framed botanical pr...
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Prints
Materials
Paper
Post-War Tropical Cranes Print in Original Frame
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war midcentury tropical print featuring a group of cranes in a tropical lagoon. This print comes in its original white painted frame.
Size: 26" tall x 32" wide.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of Six Framed Prints Published by Rudolph Ackermann
Located in London, GB
Set of six framed prints published by Rudolph Ackermann
English, 1851
Frame: Height 54cm, width 59.5cm, depth 4.5cm
Sheet: Height 35cm, width 41cm...
Category
Antique 1850s English Prints
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Rare Set Of 4 Antique English Prints Published By SW Fores
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of four antique prints including:
English hand colored etching titled "A New Mode of Presenting Two Addresses at Once", by Charles Williams, published by SW Fores, 1818, Picca...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Aquatic Splendor, Framed & Signed Art Print by Brent Heighton
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Brent Heighton has been painting for over 42 years full time. After college Brent began a brief career in the commercial art field. Not satisfied with t...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Prints
Materials
Wood
