{"title":"Georg Dionysius Ehret","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"plantae-selectae-no-52-ixia-georg-dionysius-ehret","title":"Plantae Selectae: No. 52 - Ixia - Georg Dionysius Ehret","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed botanical engraving of the Ixia plant by Georg Dionysius Ehret, featuring precise anatomical studies and hand-coloured elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis botanical study originates from the ambitious publication Plantae Selectae, a collection of plates documenting rare and exotic specimens. Georg Dionysius Ehret, a master of the genre, produced these illustrations with a focus on scientific accuracy and aesthetic clarity. The work presents the Ixia plant with a central, life-sized depiction of the stem and leaves, flanked by detailed dissections of the flower parts, seed pods, and reproductive organs.\n\nEhret utilised the technique of copperplate engraving, subsequently finished with hand-applied colour. This method allowed for the precise rendering of the spotted petals and the structural nuances of the foliage. The composition follows the conventions of eighteenth-century natural history, where the primary subject is supported by smaller, analytical sketches labelled with letters for reference. These annotations correspond to the Latin text at the base of the sheet, which provides the Linnaean classification and descriptive notes on the specimen.\n\nThe paper displays the characteristic ageing of an eighteenth-century print, including subtle discolouration that authenticates its historical origin. The draughtsmanship is disciplined, reflecting Ehret's background as a gardener and his collaboration with prominent botanists of the period. By isolating the plant against a neutral background, the artist directs attention to the morphology of the Ixia, ensuring that both the casual observer and the serious student of botany can appreciate its specific features. This print is a representative example of the intersection between art and scientific documentation during the Enlightenment, capturing the era's desire to categorise and preserve the natural world through visual media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/rode-lelie-red-lily-catharina-lintheimer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRode lelie (Red Lily) - Catharina Lintheimer — Catharina Lintheimer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/botanical-illustration-of-yellow-roses-alfred-parsons\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBotanical Illustration of Yellow Roses - Alfred Parsons — Alfred Parsons\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georg Dionysius Ehret","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251784683855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251784749391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251784782159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251784880463,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251784913231,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251784945999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251785011535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251785044303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251785077071,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58251785109839,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251785175375,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251785208143,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251785273679,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251785306447,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251785830735,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251785863503,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251785929039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plantae-Selectae_-No_Poster_CompositorV1_1782352327003.jpg?v=1782352486"},{"product_id":"fruit-arrangement-peaches-and-plums-on-a-slab-of-marble-georg-dionysius-ehret","title":"Fruit Arrangement: Peaches and Plums on a Slab of Marble - Georg Dionysius Ehret","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise botanical study of peaches and plums on a marble ledge, rendered in watercolour by the renowned eighteenth-century illustrator Georg Dionysius Ehret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGeorg Dionysius Ehret was a master of botanical illustration, known for his precision and scientific accuracy. This work, dated 1742, captures a collection of peaches and plums resting upon a marble ledge. The composition is oval, a format often used in the eighteenth century for decorative studies. Ehret employs a delicate application of watercolour and bodycolour to render the soft, downy texture of the peach skins and the smooth, waxy surfaces of the plums. \n\nThe artist pays close attention to the botanical structure of the fruit, including the stems and serrated leaves, which provide a sense of natural growth rather than a static arrangement. The marble slab, depicted with subtle grey veining, acts as a grounding element for the composition. Ehret’s ability to balance scientific observation with aesthetic appeal is evident here. He avoids excessive ornamentation, choosing instead to focus on the subtle gradations of colour and light that define the volume of each piece of fruit. \n\nThis piece reflects the period's interest in natural history and the classification of flora. Ehret spent much of his career in England, where he became a preferred artist for botanists and collectors. His work is characterised by a clean, disciplined approach to line and form. By isolating the fruit against a neutral background, he directs the viewer's attention to the specific characteristics of the specimens. The subtle shadows cast by the fruit onto the marble surface demonstrate his command of light, creating a sense of physical presence within the two-dimensional space. This print captures the clarity and technical skill that defined Ehret's contribution to the field of botanical art, offering a view into the intersection of scientific study and artistic practice during the mid-eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georg Dionysius Ehret","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58233041256783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58233041322319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58233041355087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58233041453391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58233041486159,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58233041518927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58233041584463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58233041617231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58233041649999,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58233041682767,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58233041748303,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58233041781071,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58233041846607,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58233041879375,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58233042403663,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58233042436431,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58233042501967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fruit-Arrangement_-Peaches-and-Plums-on-a-Slab-of-Marble_Poster_CompositorV1_1782869529060.jpg?v=1782869676"},{"product_id":"plantae-et-papiliones-rariores-no-7-georg-dionysius-ehret","title":"Plantae et papiliones rariores: No. 7 - Georg Dionysius Ehret","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed botanical study by Georg Dionysius Ehret, featuring precise line work and hand-coloured elements from his rare plant and butterfly series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorg Dionysius Ehret was a master of botanical observation, and this plate from his collection, Plantae et papiliones rariores, demonstrates his precision. Published between 1748 and 1759, the series documents rare plants and insects with scientific accuracy. Ehret worked closely with botanists of his time, ensuring that his illustrations served both aesthetic and taxonomic purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific composition features a climbing plant with distinct foliage and delicate flowers, accompanied by two butterflies. The artist uses a fine line to define the veins of the leaves and the structure of the petals. The hand-applied colour is restrained, focusing on naturalistic tones that allow the form of the plant to remain the primary subject. The inclusion of the insects adds a layer of ecological context, reflecting the eighteenth-century interest in the interconnectedness of natural specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving technique provides a crispness that is characteristic of the period. The text at the base of the print provides the Latin nomenclature, typical of the era's scientific catalogues. Ehret's ability to balance the structural requirements of a botanical study with a sense of grace is evident here. The composition is balanced, with the butterflies positioned to guide the viewer's eye across the page. This print is a representative example of the Enlightenment-era approach to documenting the natural world, where observation and documentation were held in high regard. It offers a glimpse into the methods used by naturalists to categorise and preserve knowledge of rare species before the advent of modern photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/vogelknip-the-bird-trap-jan-luyken\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVogelknip (The Bird Trap) - Jan Luyken — Jan Luyken\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georg Dionysius Ehret","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58588252143951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58588252209487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58588252307791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58588252340559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58588252406095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plantae-et-papiliones-rariores_-No_Poster_CompositorV1_1787894061519.jpg?v=1787894449"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/georg-dionysius-ehret.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}