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Dendrobium Leechianum

Joseph Mansell

1840

ink

From the collection of Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection

Romanticism Early 19th Century Floral

Dominant colour

Dendrobium Leechianum is a 1840 ink by Joseph Mansell, a Romanticism work, held at Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection.

Who painted this?: Joseph Mansell
When & what style?: 1840 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection

About this work

This image shows a cluster of delicate orchids with pale green leaves and white petals marked with deep red spots. The flowers grow in a loose bunch, some buds just opening, others fully bloomed. The background is a soft, muted green, and the whole scene looks like it was drawn by hand. The name *Dendrobium Leechianum* is written at the bottom, which is the type of orchid shown. These plants were often studied and illustrated during the 1800s. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.