Price: $150.00
SKU: 66301
ARTIST: S. Holden
PUBLISHER: Published by Wm. S. Orr & Co., London.
MEDIUM: Lithograph, original hand color,
DATE: 1844
EDITION SIZE: Image size 8 x 5 3/8" (20.3 x 13.8 mm).
DESCRIPTION: This hand-colored lithograph of Superb Laelia (Laelia superbiens) was drawn and rendered on stone by S. Holden. First published in "Paxton's Magazine of Botany," the artwork highlights the delicate beauty of Superb Laelia with the meticulous detail typical of botanical illustrations from this period. Native to Central America, Laelia superbiens is known for its striking lavender and pink flowers, which are large and showy, making a dramatic statement in any setting. Thriving in warm climates and well-drained soils, it typically blooms in the late fall and early winter. As a member of the Orchidaceae family, Laelia superbiens is highly prized in ornamental gardens and orchid collections for its vibrant colors and elegant form.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 14 x 11" mat for handling.
CONDITION: Good condition and color.
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