12420 Gustav von Hayek (1836–1911) – Queen of the Night Cactus Bloom – Chromolithograph (c. 1885)
"Botanik XI". This work depicts the dramatic, large-scale flower of a night-blooming cactus, possibly Selenicereus or a related genus. The composition features a central white bloom with elongated, cream-colored outer petals and a vibrant red and yellow center containing a dense cluster of stamens. The background is rendered with a stylized green textured wash, contrasting with the pale petals. This chromolithograph was produced in Vienna by S. Czeiger and published by Verlag v. Alfred Hölder as part of a natural history atlas intended for high-level botanical education and reference.
Gustav von Hayek was an Austrian naturalist and educator known for his contributions to the documentation of flora and fauna in Central Europe. He served as a professor in Vienna and authored several significant textbooks and atlases that standardized botanical and zoological education during the late nineteenth century. Hayek collaborated with specialized printing houses like S. Czeiger to produce high-quality visual aids that combined scientific rigor with artistic clarity. His legacy remains centered on his efforts to make complex natural sciences accessible through meticulous and aesthetically refined illustrations.
Artist or Maker: Gustav von Hayek.
Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 29 cm.
Medium: Chromolithograph.
Date: (c. 1885).
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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