Who painted Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra)?

Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra) was painted by Mark Catesby in 1737.

Where can I see Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra)?

Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra)?

Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra) is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra)?

Museum-quality prints of Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra)

Mark Catesby , 1737

Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Mark Catesby. It dates from 1737 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in plate (on plant stem): MC; upper right in plate: 92.; by later hand, lower left in graphite: VIII/SL 72; by later hand, lower center in graphite: Catesby

About this work

Overview

Red Frangipanni (Plumeria rubra) is an etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper, created by English naturalist Mark Catesby in 1737.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a close-up of the tropical frangipani flower, showcasing its large green leaves and clustered pink blooms on a brown stem, based on Catesby’s New World observations.

Technique & Style

Catesby combined etching, engraving, and hand coloring to achieve a delicate, muted palette dominated by shades of green and pink, characteristic of detailed natural history illustrations.

History & Provenance

Part of Catesby’s Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands (1729-1747), this work was part of the first comprehensive documentation of North American flora and fauna.