Who painted Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca?

Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca was painted by Georg Dionysius Ehret in 1762.

Where can I see Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca?

Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca?

Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca?

Museum-quality prints of Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca

Georg Dionysius Ehret , 1762

Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca 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.: 1957.196
Credit line: Gift of Arnold M. Davis

About this work

Overview

Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca is a print created by Georg Dionysius Ehret in 1762, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a plant, likely Tacamahaca, with detailed renderings of its large green leaves and long stem, showcasing the botanical characteristics of the specimen.

Technique & Style

Ehret's work is characterized by meticulous attention to detail, with carefully drawn leaves and stems set against a light beige background that accentuates the plant's features.

Context

This print is representative of 18th-century botanical illustration, a field that emphasized accurate depiction of plant species, and is associated with the broader artistic trends of the time, including the emerging focus on natural history.