{"id":2062,"date":"2026-07-16T13:53:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2062"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:57:44","slug":"echeveria-racemosa-succulent","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=echeveria-racemosa-succulent","title":{"rendered":"Echeveria Racemosa Succulent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the serene, architectural elegance and cool, glaucous hues of late 19th-century exotic botany into your home with this exceptional antique botanical art print. Originally hand-painted in January 1891 at the historic <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"222\">Botanical Garden of the University of Basel, Switzerland<\/b>, this exquisite watercolor study documents <i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"322\">Echeveria racemosa<\/i>, a striking stonecrop succulent species native to the rocky, arid mountains of Mexico.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Featuring a pair of upright, fleshy turquoise-blue stems rising from a terracotta pot, crowned by delicate, bell-shaped coral-orange blossoms, this meticulously restored scientific illustration is set against a naturally warm, textured ivory backdrop. It beautifully bridges the boundary between meticulous 19th-century Swiss academic study and the clean, minimalist beauty of organic design, creating a calm and sophisticated focal point for your wall.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History: <\/b>Founded in 1589, the Botanical Garden of the University of Basel (<i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"79\">Botanischer Garten der Universit\u00e4t Basel<\/i>) is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, renowned for its centuries-old collections of global flora. By the late Victorian era, European botanists were captivated by the architectural, water-storing properties of succulents newly imported from Central and South America. This remarkable plate, dated <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"433\">&#8220;Jan. 1891&#8221;<\/b>, was painted on-site by a skilled resident Swiss botanical illustrator to document a flourishing <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"542\">Echeveria racemosa<\/i> specimen in the garden&#8217;s glasshouses. Created during the dead of winter to capture the succulent&#8217;s brief, cold-weather blooming cycle, this beautifully preserved watercolor serves as a stunning testament to the Golden Age of Swiss scientific illustration.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A masterclass in organic geometry and cool-toned color-blocking, this composition lets the bold, sculptural form of the succulent take center stage. Planted in a simple, classically shaded pot, the echeveria&#8217;s stalks ascend in elegant, symmetrical curves, displaying fleshy, plump leaves in a rich, glaucous turquoise-blue shade. At the crown of each stem, small, nodding, bell-like flowers pop in warm shades of fiery coral-orange and yellow. Completed by authentic, elegant hand-scripted German annotations reading <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"532\">&#8220;Basel, Jan. 1891.&#8221;<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"553\">&#8220;Echeveria racemosa&#8221;<\/i>, and its geographical origin <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"603\">&#8220;Mexiko&#8221;<\/i>, this print effortlessly infuses contemporary interiors with a sense of quiet curiosity and scholarly, old-world elegance.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\">Plant collectors, succulent and cactus lovers, horticulturists, botanists, historians, and admirers of classical 19th-century European scientific drawings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\">Living rooms, modern kitchens, home offices, bright entryways, or as a serene, organic accent in a bedroom.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\">Japandi, mid-century modern, coastal chic, bohemian, or transitional interior design styles that embrace cool earth tones and clean, structural lines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Artist:<\/b> Swiss Botanical Illustrator (University of Basel Archive)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"82\">Title:<\/b> Echeveria Racemosa (<i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"109\">Crassulaceae Study<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"129\">Subject:<\/b> Antique Swiss Botanical Garden Succulent Watercolor and Taxonomy Study<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"209\">Original Date:<\/b> January 1891<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"237\">Style:<\/b> 19th-Century Scientific Watercolor \/ Academic Horticultural Art<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bring the serene, architectural elegance and cool, glaucous hues of late 19th-century exotic botany into your home with this exceptional antique botanical art print. 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