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Plantae Selectae: No. 43 - Guaiaba

Plantae Selectae:  No. 43 - Guaiaba, by Georg Dionysius Ehret, 1762
Plantae Selectae:  No. 43 - Guaiaba, by Georg Dionysius Ehret, 1762

Plantae Selectae: No. 43 - Guaiaba 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

The painting is titled Plantae Selectae: No. 43 - Guaiaba.
It was created by Georg Dionysius Ehret, a German artist.
The work is part of a series and was published between 1750 and 1773, which is interesting because it shows a focus on botanical art during that time.
You can learn more about this type of art by looking at the movement: Romanticism.

Overview

Plantae Selectae: No. 43 - Guaiaba is a print by Georg Dionysius Ehret, a German artist, created in 1762. It is part of a series and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a guaiaba plant, highlighting Ehret's focus on botanical subjects. As part of a larger series, it showcases the artist's detailed study of various plant species.

Technique & Style

Ehret's work is characterized by its attention to botanical detail, reflecting the artist's skill in rendering plants with accuracy. The print is associated with the broader artistic movement of Romanticism, which often emphasized nature and its beauty.

History & Provenance

The print was published as part of the Plantae Selectae series between 1750 and 1773, a period during which Ehret was actively producing botanical 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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