SARRACENIA FLAVA, FROM: FLORA & SYLVA

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Characteristics

Sarracenia Flava
From Flora & Sylva – A Monthly Review
William Robinson, Published 1903–1905

A captivating original botanical chromolithograph depicting Sarracenia flava, the Yellow Pitcher Plant, reproduced from William Robinson’s distinguished Flora & Sylva – A Monthly Review, published between 1903 and 1905. Renowned for its exceptional botanical illustrations and horticultural scholarship, Flora & Sylva remains one of the finest botanical publications of the Edwardian era.

This striking composition showcases one of North America’s most fascinating carnivorous plants, combining an elegant flowering stem crowned with dramatic drooping yellow blooms alongside the species’ characteristic tubular pitcher leaves. The artist has skilfully balanced scientific accuracy with aesthetic sensitivity, highlighting the plant’s unusual morphology through finely observed detail and subtle colour modelling. A lightly rendered monochrome study of additional pitchers in the background provides further botanical context and enhances the composition’s educational value.

Produced using the sophisticated chromolithographic process, the print faithfully reproduces the richness and delicacy of the original artwork. Robinson’s publication introduced readers to an extraordinary range of rare and exotic plants, pairing detailed descriptions with illustrations that remain highly prized by collectors, botanists, and lovers of decorative art.

Presented within a clean mount and ready for framing or display, this original print offers both historical significance and enduring visual appeal, making it an excellent addition to a collection of antique botanical illustrations.

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

Technical Information

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