An exquisite study of the Vanda insignis orchid, combining the precision of botanical illustration with the delicate beauty of an intricate floral study.
This beautifully detailed lithograph depicts Vanda insignis, capturing the distinctive form and delicate structure of the orchid with the precision associated with botanical illustration.
The work is after the celebrated botanical artist Walter Hood Fitch, whose remarkable career included thousands of plant illustrations for leading botanical publications. His ability to combine scientific accuracy with an exceptional eye for composition made his work particularly influential, and his orchid studies remain among his most admired.
Here, the fine detail of the orchid is given a softer decorative quality through the pale pink mount and silver painted wooden frame. The restrained presentation allows the intricate petals and botanical structure to remain the focus, while adding a gentle touch of colour.
Dating from the 1950s, this later lithograph offers an accessible connection to the tradition of botanical illustration without losing the quiet elegance of the original subject. It has the particular appeal of pieces that sit somewhere between natural history and decorative art.
A delicate botanical study with an enduring sense of elegance and a beautiful appreciation of the orchid’s intricate form.
Details
Type: Botanical lithograph
Artist: After Walter Hood Fitch
Subject: Vanda insignis orchid
Material: Paper print under glass
Frame: Silver painted wood
Mount: Pink
Orientation: Portrait
Era: 1950s
Display: Ready to hang
Dimensions
Height: 49.5 cm
Width: 37.5 cm
Depth: 1.5 cm
Inner Aperture Height: 47.5 cm
Inner Aperture Width: 35.5 cm
Condition
Very good vintage condition with a small chip to the lower frame corner. Please refer to the photographs for further detail.
Shipping
Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.
Free UK delivery.
