Banana Leaf Musa Vittata by Louis Van Houtte Art Print
A single banana leaf fills nearly the entire composition in this striking botanical illustration of Musa vittata from Louis Van Houtte’s The Flowers of the Greenhouses and Gardens of Europe. Deep-green bands alternate with creamy white and muted gold streaks, while a strong diagonal central vein gives the leaf a bold, sweeping rhythm.
Published in Volume 15 around 1863, the illustration shows the leaf’s base and short stem while cropping its upper portion beyond the edge of the picture. This close view gives the antique botanical artwork an almost modern, abstract look. Its dramatic scale and flowing variegation make it an appealing accent for tropical-inspired interiors and plant lovers. Reproduced in archival quality and available as a premium-quality archival art print by Brandywine General Store.
Catalog – Botanical Art Print #76
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