Laelia Euspatha
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Laelia Euspatha is a 1840 ink by Joseph Mansell, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a cluster of tall, pale flowers with soft white petals and pinkish centers. Their long, slender stems grow from a green base, and the leaves are broad and pointed. The background is plain, letting the flowers stand out clearly. The name *Laelia Euspatha* is written at the bottom, which was a way to label plants in old botanical prints. This style was common in the 1800s when artists focused on nature’s beauty. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.
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