Laelia Anceps Stella & Barkeriana
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Laelia Anceps Stella & Barkeriana is a 1840 ink by Joseph Mansell, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a cluster of flowers with soft pink and white petals, some still in bud form. The leaves are long and green, and the whole scene is drawn with gentle watercolor-like strokes. A few flowers have darker red centers, while others are almost fully open, revealing their inner shapes. The name at the bottom, *Laelia Anceps Stella & Barkeriana*, points to the exact types of orchids shown. The artist’s signature in the corner hints at careful attention to detail. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
