1762
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Plantae Selectae: No. 58 - Corallodendron is a 1762 by Georg Dionysius Ehret, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a plant with long, thin stems and vibrant orange flowers. The flowers are shaped like tiny horns, and they grow in clusters along the stem. The leaves are a deep green color and have a wavy shape. In the bottom-left corner of the painting, there is a detailed drawing of a seed pod. It's long and thin, with a brown color and a textured surface. The seed pod is attached to a stem that grows out of the ground. This painting is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized the beauty of nature. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.
Georg Dionysius Ehret was a German botanist and entomologist known for his botanical illustrations.
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