Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plant) Plate 2798

A magnificent botanical study of the tropical pitcher plant, rendered with the scientific precision and artistic elegance Curtis's Botanical Magazine is renowned for. This hand-tinted engraving captures the exotic Nepenthes in exquisite detail—from the vividly colored tubular pitcher with its distinctive red-green tones and intricately ridged peristome, to the broad, intricately veined foliage characteristic of these climbing vines. A vertical flowering stalk adorned with delicate blossoms completes the composition. Multiple botanical dissections throughout the plate—each meticulously numbered and labeled—reveal the flower's reproductive structures with scientific accuracy. An exceptional example of early 19th-century botanical illustration, combining rigorous horticultural documentation with refined engraving technique and hand-coloring. A treasured addition for collectors of vintage botanical art and natural history enthusiasts.

Dimension: W10.5" x H13.5"

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