Artwork

Plantae Selectae: No. 39 - Lilio-Gladiolus

Plantae Selectae:  No. 39 - Lilio-Gladiolus, by Georg Dionysius Ehret, 1762
Plantae Selectae:  No. 39 - Lilio-Gladiolus, by Georg Dionysius Ehret, 1762

Plantae Selectae: No. 39 - Lilio-Gladiolus 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. Plantae Selectae: No.

About this work

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The painting shows a detailed drawing of a flower, specifically a Lilio-Gladiolus.
It's very realistic.
The artist paid close attention to the flower's shape and colors.

This drawing is interesting because it was published a long time ago, from 1750 to 1773.
It's part of a bigger collection of plant drawings.

To learn more about this type of art, you can look up the museum where this painting is kept, The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Overview

Plantae Selectae: No. 39 - Lilio-Gladiolus is a botanical print created by Georg Dionysius Ehret in 1762, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a meticulously detailed and realistic representation of a Lilio-Gladiolus flower, highlighting Ehret's focus on botanical accuracy in terms of shape and color.

Technique & Style

Characterized by its realism, the print showcases Ehret's skill in capturing intricate floral details, reflecting the artistic and scientific precision of 18th-century botanical illustration.

History & Provenance

Published between 1750 and 1773 as part of the Plantae Selectae series, this print is one of many in a comprehensive collection of botanical drawings by Ehret.

Context

Created during a period of heightened interest in botanical science and illustration, the work contributes to a broader 18th-century effort to document and classify plant species through detailed art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Georg Dionysius Ehret

Artist

Georg Dionysius Ehret

Georg Dionysius Ehret was a German botanist and entomologist known for his botanical illustrations.

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