Datura Ceratocaulon
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Datura Ceratocaulon is a 1850 watercolor by Johann Knapp, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a single plant with large, waxy leaves and a tall white flower. The flower has a trumpet shape with soft purple veins inside. The leaves are dark green, with visible veins running through them. The background is plain and light, keeping all focus on the plant. The artist labeled it *Datura Ceratocaulon*, which is the scientific name for a type of thorn-apple plant. The careful attention to detail makes the leaves and flower look almost real. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
