{"id":2288,"date":"2026-07-29T13:54:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T13:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2288"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:44:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T11:44:47","slug":"caladium-pictum","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=caladium-pictum","title":{"rendered":"Caladium Pictum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Bring the striking graphic contrast, lush tropical elegance, and rich Victorian heritage of ornamental foliage art into your home with this exceptional fine art print. Originally published in 1870 by celebrated British horticultural author <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"240\">Shirley Hibberd<\/b> and master engraver <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"276\">Benjamin Fawcett<\/b> for their landmark volume <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"319\">New and Rare Beautiful-Leaved Plants<\/i>, this exquisite botanical study showcases the dramatically variegated leaf of <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"434\">Caladium Pictum<\/b> (<i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"451\">Caladium bicolor<\/i>).<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Featuring a large, heart-shaped leaf marbled with vibrant emerald green and creamy, ivory-white mottling along its veins, this meticulously restored print rests against an open, naturally aged cream backdrop. Finished with its authentic archival text <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"251\">&#8220;CALADIUM PICTUM&#8221;<\/i>, it offers a clean, sophisticated, and deeply historic focal point that seamlessly bridges classical 19th-century botanical illustration with modern biophilic wall decor.<\/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>During the high Victorian era, an international fascination with exotic tropical foliage swept across Britain and Europe. While traditional botanical works focused almost exclusively on temporary floral blooms, visionary garden writer Shirley Hibberd (1825\u20131890) championed the enduring artistic beauty of foliage plants, proving that leaves provided year-round aesthetic delight. To illustrate these rare specimens, Hibberd partnered with Benjamin Fawcett (1808\u20131893), one of the greatest English woodblock color engravers of the 19th century. Fawcett pioneered a delicate multi-block printing process, carving individual pearwood blocks for each ink shade to achieve unmatched depth and watercolor-like subtlety. Today, Fawcett&#8217;s original color woodblock prints are preserved in museum archives worldwide as masterpieces of Victorian printing art.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A masterclass in natural geometry, organic pattern, and high-contrast color harmony, this composition focuses intimately on the dramatic surface texture of a single Caladium leaf. The deep forest-green margins and midrib are offset by an intricate, marbled mosaic of pale cream and minty white variegation, reminiscent of stained glass. A slender pale stem provides a graceful organic anchor, while the clean off-white background lets the leaf\u2019s bold silhouette take center stage. Set within a clean margin with original plate typography reading <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"561\">&#8220;CALADIUM PICTUM&#8221;<\/i>, this print adds an effortless layer of academic history, serene biophilic texture, and timeless elegance to modern spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\">Houseplant enthusiasts, Caladium and Aroid collectors, botanists, interior designers, Victorian history scholars, and admirers of antique botanical prints.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\">Sun-drenched living rooms, private libraries, quiet home offices, kitchens, dining alcoves, or as a fresh anchor on a botanical gallery wall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\">Biophilic, Japandi, modern farmhouse, Scandinavian, Craftsman, or transitional interior design styles that embrace natural textures and historic plant artwork.<\/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=\"15\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Artist \/ Illustrators:<\/b> Shirley Hibberd &amp; Benjamin Fawcett (British, 1808\u20131893)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Title:<\/b> Caladium Pictum (<i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"24\">New and Rare Beautiful-Leaved Plants<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Subject:<\/b> Antique Victorian Foliage &amp; Variegated Caladium Leaf Illustration<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Original Era:<\/b> c. 1870<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Style:<\/b> Victorian Botanical Art \/ Color Woodblock Print<\/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 data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the striking graphic contrast, lush tropical elegance, and rich Victorian heritage of ornamental foliage art into your home with this exceptional fine art print. 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