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Cross-vine (Bignonia capreolata)

Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed botanical illustration of a flowering plant with bright orange and yellow trumpet-shaped flowers and elongated green leaves. The color palette consists of earthy tones with vibrant yellows and oranges contrasted by deep green foliage. The plant is located in the central and right part of the composition, with its slender stem ascending vertically. To the left of the plant, there is an elongated brown pod with seeds visible within it.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1754
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
3366 × 4516 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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