Who painted (Botanical: Maurándia semperflorens)?

(Botanical: Maurándia semperflorens) was painted by Pancrace Bessa in 1836.

Where can I see (Botanical: Maurándia semperflorens)?

(Botanical: Maurándia semperflorens) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is (Botanical: Maurándia semperflorens)?

(Botanical: Maurándia semperflorens) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

(Botanical: Maurándia semperflorens)

Pancrace Bessa , 1836

(Botanical: Maurándia semperflorens) is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Pancrace Bessa. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Botanical: Maurándia semperflorens is a drawing created by Pancrace Bessa in 1836. It is a botanical illustration held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a flowering Maurándia semperflorens plant, showcasing its various stages of growth, including flowers, buds, leaves, seed pods, and roots. The detailed representation reflects the artist's focus on illustrating the entirety of the plant's life cycle.

Technique & Style

Bessa's work is characterized by its delicate and detailed rendering, typical of scientific botanical art. The drawing features a central, winding stem with large green leaves and bright pink and purple flowers, accompanied by smaller sketches of the plant's seed pods and roots in the corners.

History & Provenance

Pancrace Bessa, trained by Gerard van Spaendonck and associated with Pierre-Joseph Redouté, was a French natural history artist who regularly exhibited at the Paris Salons from 1806 to 1831.