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Cantua Ligustrifolia

Johann Knapp

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century Floral

Dominant colour

Cantua Ligustrifolia is a 1850 watercolor by Johann Knapp, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Johann Knapp
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows two tall plants with long, narrow leaves and clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers. The flowers are light greenish-yellow, hanging loosely from the stems. The background is plain, letting the plants stand out clearly. The artist focused on every leaf and flower, making them look real and detailed. The painting is labeled *Cantua Ligustrifolia* and was made in the early 1800s. If you like this kind of careful plant painting, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A botanical drawing by Johann Knapp from 1850 depicts *Cantua ligustrifolia*, showing a green stalk bearing drooping clusters of small tubular flowers. The pale yellow blooms feature dark purple streaks and white stamens extending from their tips, accompanied by slender green leaves along the stem.

Read the full account in the museum source.