Who painted Plantae Selectae: No. 37 - Yucca?

Plantae Selectae: No. 37 - Yucca was painted by Georg Dionysius Ehret in 1762.

Where can I see Plantae Selectae: No. 37 - Yucca?

Plantae Selectae: No. 37 - Yucca is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Plantae Selectae: No. 37 - Yucca?

Plantae Selectae: No. 37 - Yucca is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Plantae Selectae: No. 37 - Yucca

Georg Dionysius Ehret , 1762

Plantae Selectae: No. 37 - Yucca is a print by the Romanticist artist Georg Dionysius Ehret. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This print, Plantae Selectae: No.

About this work

Overview

This print, Plantae Selectae: No. 37 - Yucca, showcases a yucca plant with detailed, dark green leaves and subtle purple undertones at their base.

Subject & Meaning

The yucca's depiction highlights its botanical features, contributing to the scientific understanding and classification of plants during a period when a standardized nomenclature was being established.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its realism and fine detail, such as the tiny white dots on the leaves, creating a highly lifelike representation of the plant.

History & Provenance

The print is based on a painting by Ehret, which was translated into a printed illustration by the Haid family of etchers, under the patronage of Dr. Christoph Jakob Trew.

Context

Ehret's work was part of a broader effort to combine artistic skill with scientific accuracy in botanical illustration, influenced by Carolus Linnaeus's Systema Naturae.