Cassia tagera
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Georg Dionysius Ehret's Cassia tagera into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Georg Dionysius Ehret's Cassia tagera is a breathtaking example of 18th-century botanical illustration that marries scientific precision with exquisite artistry. Created in 1750, this delicate yet vibrant watercolor captures the tropical cassia shrub in meticulous detail – its feathery pinnate leaves, clusters of golden flowers, and slender seed pods rendered with almost microscopic accuracy. The composition balances naturalism with elegant stylization, typical of Ehret’s Rococo-influenced approach where each element seems to dance across the page. As one of history’s greatest botanical artists and collaborator with Linnaeus, Ehret elevated the genre beyond documentation into high art; this work exemplifies how his technical mastery (particularly in depicting transparent petals and textured foliage) set new standards. Now housed in notable collections like the Natural History Museum, London, such works bridged Enlightenment science and aristocratic appreciation for nature’s beauty.
For contemporary spaces, Cassia tagera’s golden-yellow blooms and organic forms make it ideal for creating warm, inviting accents. In a study or home office, a framed high-quality reproduction (recommended at 24x36 inches) above a wooden console or bookshelf would complement mid-century modern or Scandinavian interiors through its botanical theme. The painting’s earthy greens and golden tones pair beautifully with terracotta vases, rattan furniture, or saffron-hued cushions in living rooms. For maximal impact in dining areas, consider a gallery wall mixing Ehret’s illustration with 19th-century fern prints and contemporary abstract pieces sharing its color palette. In corporate settings like wellness clinics or eco-conscious offices, enlarging details of its flowers as framed focal points reinforces biophilic design principles while adding historical gravitas. Always matte with minimal white framing to honor its archival essence.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
