Glaucium – 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving
  • Glaucium – 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving
Glaucium – 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving
Glaucium (Glaucium sp.) – 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving

Glaucium (Glaucium sp.) – 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving

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A striking 18th-century botanical engraving depicting Glaucium, featuring bold red blossoms and intricately shaped foliage. The expressive composition and original hand-coloring create a vivid and decorative botanical image.

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Original engravings from the 17th–19th century.

Glaucium: Expressive Form and Vivid Color in 18th-Century Botanical Art

This original 18th-century hand-colored botanical engraving depicts Glaucium (Glaucium sp.), rendered with bold character in a style characteristic of German botanical illustration.

The composition combines fluid vegetal forms with strong chromatic accents, resulting in a plate that balances botanical detail with decorative intensity.

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Visual and Aesthetic Analysis

The engraving is defined by its dynamic and slightly asymmetrical composition. The curved stems and deeply cut leaves create a sense of movement that distinguishes it from more rigid botanical plates.

The flower, rendered in rich red tones with subtle internal shading, acts as a strong focal point. Its saturated color contrasts beautifully with the cooler greens of the foliage.

The leaves, with their highly articulated and sculptural forms, introduce texture and visual complexity. Their movement across the sheet enhances the decorative character of the engraving.

Additional botanical details, including buds and structural elements, enrich the composition while preserving its overall balance and clarity.

The result is a plate of strong visual personality, where expressive line and bold hand-coloring create a highly engaging botanical image.

Perfect for framing, this print works beautifully as a statement botanical piece or within a curated composition, bringing energy and natural movement into interior spaces.

About Glaucium

Glaucium, commonly known as horned poppy, is appreciated for its vibrant flowers and distinctive seed pods.

Its expressive form and strong color made it a compelling subject for botanical artists, particularly in traditions that embraced a more decorative and dynamic visual language.

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.

The sheet is printed on fine laid paper bearing a clearly legible watermark with the name of the paper mill, confirming both the quality of the material and its historical authenticity.

While stylistically distinct, 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 .

Condition Report

Excellent antique condition. A crisp and fresh impression with well-preserved original hand-coloring. Printed on 18th-century laid paper, retaining generous margins and a clean appearance. The sheet bears a clearly legible watermark with the name of the paper mill. Minor signs of age may be present at the edges, as expected, but the print remains in very attractive overall condition.

Details

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