Who painted Lactuca Perennis?

Lactuca Perennis was painted by Johann Hieronymus Kniphof in 1760.

Where can I see Lactuca Perennis?

Lactuca Perennis is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Lactuca Perennis?

Lactuca Perennis is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Lactuca Perennis?

Museum-quality prints of Lactuca Perennis are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Lactuca Perennis

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof , 1760

Lactuca Perennis is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Johann Hieronymus Kniphof. It dates from 1760 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Lactuca Perennis is a print created by Johann Hieronymus Kniphof in 1760, featuring a detailed representation of the Lactuca perennis plant.

Technique & Style

The work was made by pressing and drying a plant specimen, then inking it and pressing it between two sheets of paper, resulting in a delicate, shadow-like impression. The level of detail suggests a scientific or botanical purpose.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Lactuca perennis, a plant species, with its characteristic jagged leaves and small buds on a thin stem. The scientific name is labeled on the print, indicating a focus on botanical accuracy.

Context

This type of careful, detailed drawing was typical in 18th-century scientific and botanical publications, where accurate representations of plant species were essential for study and identification.