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The surrounding border, with its rhythmic, abstract patterns, reflects the influence of the Art Nouveau movement, which sought to integrate organic forms into structured design. The artist avoids excessive detail, preferring instead to capture the essential form of the plant through clean lines and tonal variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work frequently explored the relationship between the subject and its environment, often using borders to contain or frame the natural world. This lithograph is a clear example of his graphic precision. The interplay between the delicate, light-coloured petals and the heavy, dark ground creates a sense of stillness. De Mesquita's approach to botanical subjects was rarely purely scientific; he treated the plant as a motif, allowing the graphic qualities of the medium to dictate the final appearance of the print. 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