Coffea Arabica: Coffee Plant Botanical Print Giclée (1700s)

Own a piece of global economic and botanical history with this stunning Giclée reproduction of an 18th-century Coffea Arabica (Coffee Plant) illustration. Dating from the 1700s, this print captures the plant that fuelled the Age of Enlightenment and revolutionized global commerce, depicted with classic botanical precision.

The 18th century was a period of intense curiosity about exotic plants, driven by colonial expansion and the establishment of major European botanical gardens. The coffee plant was arguably the most commercially important plant of the era.

• The Age of Enlightenment: This illustration was created when coffee was transitioning from a Middle Eastern curiosity to a global commodity, driving the rise of "coffee houses" that served as intellectual hubs across Europe. The print documents the very plant that provided the stimulant for scientific and philosophical discourse.

• Botanical Detail: The illustration typically follows the high standards of 18th-century engraving, designed to be scientifically accurate yet beautiful. It often features the plant with its entire cycle of life: the glossy, simple leaves, the delicate, white, star-shaped flowers, and the crucial red berries (cherries) containing the beans.

• A Historical Artifact: This print is a testament to the era's sophisticated printmaking techniques. The original engraving, often hand-colored, used precise line work to distinguish the different botanical parts, making it a functional scientific record as well as an elegant decorative piece.

This print is an essential acquisition for collectors of Botanical History, Antique Scientific Art, and anyone interested in the history of Global Commodities and Trade.

• Artwork: Coffea Arabica (Coffee Plant) Botanical Study.

• Date: Circa 1700s (Age of Enlightenment / Georgian Era).

• Style: Classical Botanical Illustration; noted for scientific accuracy, detailed line engraving, and formal composition.

• Subject: A study of the Coffee Plant showing its leaves, flowers, and fruit (coffee cherries).

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Reproduction faithfully capturing the original's fine line work, subtle shading, and any original hand-coloring effects.

• Aesthetic: Ultimate vintage science decor and classic historical elegance.

Secure this historically profound and elegant botanical masterpiece. This stunning 18th-century Coffea Arabica print offers intellectual depth and timeless beauty. Order this Archival Giclée reproduction today.

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