"Charlotte Rothschild Pine Apple" Botanical Engraving Giclée Print (c. 1890s)

Adorn your walls with the luxurious symbol of Victorian horticultural achievement with this stunning Giclée reproduction of the "Charlotte Rothschild Pine Apple" engraving. Dating from the c. 1890s, this print captures the exotic form and royal prestige of a specific, highly valued cultivar, celebrating the height of European hothouse cultivation.

In the late 19th century, the pineapple (Ananas comosus) was the ultimate symbol of wealth, hospitality, and exotic rarity in Europe. Successfully cultivating the fruit, particularly a celebrated variety like the 'Charlotte Rothschild', was a badge of horticultural honor.

• The Cultivar's Prestige: The 'Charlotte Rothschild' variety itself speaks to the era's taste for naming prized plants after prominent figures, signifying the status and luxury associated with owning such a spectacular fruit. This was an object of art and commerce.

• Botanical Drama: The illustration focuses on the fruit’s remarkable structure: the spiky, textured rind, the lush, contrasting colors (often greens, yellows, and oranges), and the magnificent spiky crown of leaves. The late 19th-century engraving style would render this form with meticulous detail and texture, designed to convey both scientific accuracy and decorative appeal.

• A Symbol of Exotica: This print embodies the Victorian fascination with the exotic, where specialized, expensive hothouses (like those on the Rothschild estates) were required to bring the beauty and taste of the tropics to the dining tables of the elite.

This print is an essential acquisition for collectors of Horticultural History, Victorian Botanical Art, and anyone seeking elegant, historically resonant tropical decor.

• Artwork: "Charlotte Rothschild Pine Apple" Botanical Study (Ananas comosus cultivar).

• Date: Circa 1890s (Late Victorian Era / Peak of Hothouse Cultivation).

• Style: Classical Botanical Engraving; noted for high detail, texture rendering, and focus on horticultural subjects.

• Subject: A detailed, formal study of the Charlotte Rothschild Pineapple and its foliage.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Reproduction faithfully capturing the original's precise line work, rich textural detail, and lush coloration (if originally hand-colored).

• Aesthetic: Ultimate historical botanical decor and classic Victorian elegance.

Secure this sophisticated and historically rich piece of horticultural art. This stunning "Charlotte Rothschild Pine Apple" print offers unique elegance and tropical grandeur. Order this Archival Giclée reproduction today.

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