Gustav Leutzsch

German (?), active 19th century

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The image depicts three white orchid flowers with frilled edges and green leaves. The color palette includes rich greens, soft whites, and subtle hints of yellow at the flower centers. The orchids are positioned centrally in the image, with two flowers facing slightly left and one facing slightly right, while the leaves extend outwards and upwards around them.
Gustav Leutzsch, Cattleya Mendelii Quorndon House Var., color lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection, 1970.19.23

Cattleya Mendelii Quorndon House Var.

Gustav Leutzsch · · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1970.19.23

The image shows a large orchid plant with prominent flowers and broad leaves. The color palette consists of soft greens for the leaves, creamy whites, and soft yellows for the petals, with deep purples and hints of red in the centers of the flowers. Orchid stems rise from the lower right of the image, with leaves and flowers extending upwards and towards the left, creating a dynamic diagonal pattern across the image space.
Gustav Leutzsch, Cattleya Rex, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection, 1970.19.24

Cattleya Rex

Gustav Leutzsch · · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1970.19.24

The image features a botanical illustration of Cattleya rochellensis. It shows large, white orchid flowers with yellow centers, accompanied by elongated green leaves. The color palette includes shades of white, yellow, and various greens with an earthy background. The flowers are positioned centrally, with green leaves extending outwards from beneath them. A branch is visible at the bottom right corner, supporting the flowers and green stems.
Gustav Leutzsch, Cattleya Rochellensis, color lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection, 1970.19.25

Cattleya Rochellensis

Gustav Leutzsch · · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1970.19.25