Reichenbachia: Orchids Illustrated And Described: Six Plates
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Henry George Moon's Reichenbachia: Orchids Illustrated And Described: Six Plates 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
The renowned botanical folio Reichenbachia: Orchids Illustrated And Described (1890–1894), particularly its six plates illustrated by Henry George Moon, represents a pinnacle of Victorian orchidomania – an artistic fusion of scientific precision and aesthetic refinement. Moon's delicate lithographs dance between meticulous botanical documentation and artistic lyricism, each plate featuring luminous orchid hybrids against velvety black backgrounds that heighten their sculptural forms. The illustrations epitomize the Golden Age of Horticultural Art when技术进步(lithography's chromatic brilliance) met imperial plant hunting fervor. Distinguished from Pierre-Joseph Redouté's romanticism, Moon's plates exhibit Art Nouveau's emerging sensibilities through sinuous stems and jewel-toned petals, while their publication under Frederick Sander's patronage (the "Orchid King") cemented their status as both luxury objects and taxonomic records. These works now inhabit institutional collections like Kew Gardens, bridging 19th-century natural history illustration and the birth of modern decorative arts.
For contemporary spaces, select individual Moon plates (typically 14"×20" folio size) to create striking focal points. In minimalist offices, float-frame a single selected Cattleya plate against sage green walls, letting the black background recede spatially while orchids appear three-dimensional. For maximalist interiors, cluster the full six plates in gilded Jugendstil frames within a library nook, paired with emerald velvet upholstery and brass botanist's lamps to amplify their Victorian grandeur. The plates' rich plum and ochre tones harmonize exceptionally with Farrow & Ball's Brinjal or India Yellow wall shades. Scale their impact in dining rooms by commissioning enlarged giclée reproductions on matte acrylic, ensuring the intricate veining remains visible at 3×4 feet proportions. Surprisingly contemporary when juxtaposed with Eames molded plywood chairs, these prints transcend period specificity through their graphic boldness.
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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.
