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Plantae Selectae: No. 43 - Guaiaba
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.
- Accession no.
- 1957.195
- Credit line
- Gift of Arnold M. Davis
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.
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Artist
Georg Dionysius Ehret was a German botanist and entomologist known for his botanical illustrations.
