EUPATORIUM IANTHIUM, FROM: FLORA & SYLVA

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Characteristics

Eupatorium Ianthinum
From Flora & Sylva – A Monthly Review
William Robinson, Published 1903–1905

A beautifully detailed original botanical chromolithograph depicting Eupatorium ianthinum, reproduced from William Robinson’s highly regarded Flora & Sylva – A Monthly Review, published between 1903 and 1905. Combining botanical accuracy with exceptional artistic refinement, Flora & Sylva remains one of the most celebrated horticultural publications of the Edwardian period, and its illustrations continue to be admired by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

This elegant composition portrays the plant in full flower, with airy clusters of soft lilac-pink blooms rising above robust stems and broad, richly coloured foliage. The artist has carefully rendered the delicate texture of the flower heads and the subtle variations in leaf form, creating a study that is both scientifically informative and visually appealing. An additional developing flower cluster and emerging shoot are included to provide further botanical context, enhancing the educational value of the illustration.

Produced using the sophisticated chromolithographic process, the print faithfully reproduces the tonal richness and painterly quality of the original artwork. Robinson’s publication introduced readers to many unusual and ornamental species from around the world, documenting them with illustrations of remarkable precision and enduring decorative appeal.

Presented within a clean mount and ready for framing or display, this original print would make a superb addition to a collection of antique botanical illustrations or serve as an elegant decorative feature in a home, study, or garden room.

In good overall condition with strong original colour and light age-related toning consistent with its period.

Technical Information

Date: 1903-05
Image: 350 x 225 mm.
Mount: 410 x 330 mm.