Pink Cunonia – 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving
  • Pink Cunonia – 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving
  • Pink Cunonia – 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving
  • Pink Cunonia – 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving
Pink Cunonia – 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving
Pink Cunonia (Cunonia sp.) – Bold Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, 18th Century Pink Cunonia (Cunonia sp.) – Bold Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, 18th Century Pink Cunonia (Cunonia sp.) – Bold Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, 18th Century

Pink Cunonia (Cunonia sp.) – Bold Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, 18th Century

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A refined 18th-century botanical engraving depicting Cunonia sp., distinguished by bold original hand-coloring and an elegant vertical composition. The vivid pink blossoms, slender leaves, and exposed bulb create a decorative image of strong botanical character.

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Original engravings from the 17th–19th century.

Pink Cunonia: Graceful Vertical Form in 18th-Century Botanical Art

This original 18th-century hand-colored botanical engraving depicts Cunonia (Cunonia sp.), rendered in a bold yet refined manner characteristic of German botanical illustration of the period.

The composition combines a tall flowering stem, carefully observed botanical details, and vividly applied hand-coloring, creating a plate that is both visually elegant and historically engaging.

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Visual and Aesthetic Analysis

The engraving is defined by its strong vertical rhythm. The long, blade-like leaves rise with a graceful linear movement, giving the composition a light and highly decorative architectural quality.

The flowers, rendered in vivid pink tones with delicate pale interiors, provide a bright chromatic focus near the top of the sheet. Their clear color accents stand out elegantly against the open background, enhancing the sense of refinement and visual clarity.

Botanical studies in the lower section, including the bulb and sectional elements, enrich the composition with scientific interest while preserving its decorative balance. These details add substance and authenticity without making the plate feel crowded.

The result is a composition of notable restraint and elegance, where expressive hand-coloring and precise botanical observation are brought together in a highly pleasing visual arrangement.

Perfect for framing, this print works beautifully as a vertical accent within a curated wall composition or as a refined standalone botanical piece in both classic and contemporary interiors.

About Cunonia

Botanical engravings of rare bulbous flowering plants were especially valued in the 18th century for their combination of scientific interest and ornamental appeal. Their vertical growth habit and vivid blossoms made them particularly well suited to illustrated botanical works.

In this engraving, the plant is presented with clarity and elegance, reflecting a visual language in which botanical study is enriched by bold color and decorative restraint.

Heritage Stories

This engraving belongs to a group of 18th-century botanical plates distinguished by their bold hand-coloring and expressive character, often associated with German botanical production of the period.

Printed on fine laid paper, the sheet bears a pictorial watermark visible in the paper, a material feature that reinforces both the quality of the support and the historical authenticity of the print.

While stylistically distinct in its bold coloration and decorative clarity, this engraving can be understood within the broader context of 18th-century botanical publishing explored in the work of Philip Miller.

Explore the broader botanical context in our editorial feature: Philip Miller — Botanical Science and the Art of Cultivation .

Browse the complete collection: Miller – Uncommon Plants Collection , where works of different stylistic traditions come together within a unified 18th-century botanical corpus.

Condition Report

Excellent antique condition. A particularly crisp and fresh impression, with exceptionally well-preserved and vividly applied original hand-coloring. Printed on fine 18th-century laid paper, retaining generous margins and a bright, clean appearance. A pictorial watermark is visible in the sheet. Minor signs of age may be present at the extreme edges, as expected, but the print remains exceptionally well preserved overall.

Details

  • Origin: German botanical school (18th century)
  • Subject: Cunonia (Cunonia sp.)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Technique: Copper engraving, bold original hand-coloring
  • Paper: Original laid paper
  • Watermark: Pictorial watermark visible in the sheet
  • Dimensions: approx. 38 × 25 cm (sheet)
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