Constetin von Ettinghausen

Austrian, active 1856

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The image shows a botanical illustration of a single stem with elongated leaves alternating on either side and small clusters of flowers hanging beneath each leaf. The color palette consists of primarily brown shades, giving the image an antique, sepia-toned appearance. The stem runs vertically through the center, with leaves extending horizontally left and right and clusters of flowers dangling slightly to the right of the stem.
Alois Pokorny, Constetin von Ettinghausen, Polygonatum multiflorum Monch, 1856, nature print//dried & pressed plant is rolled between a copper & lead plate; lead plate is electroplated & printed intaglio in brown ink on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.333

Polygonatum multiflorum Monch

Alois Pokorny, Constetin von Ettinghausen · 1856 · nature print//dried & pressed plant is rolled between a copper & lead plate; lead plate is electroplated & printed intaglio in brown ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.333

The image shows a botanical illustration of a plant with slender stems, large compound leaves, and clusters of small flowers on top. The color palette is sepia, giving it a vintage appearance. The plant is centered in the image, with roots at the bottom and stems extending upwards towards the top where the flowers are located. The leaves spread symmetrically around the stems.
Constetin von Ettinghausen, Alois Pokorny, Chaerophyllum hirsistum, 1856, nature print//dried & pressed plant is rolled between a copper & lead plate; lead plate is electroplated & printed intaglio in brown ink on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.331

Chaerophyllum hirsistum

Constetin von Ettinghausen, Alois Pokorny · 1856 · nature print//dried & pressed plant is rolled between a copper & lead plate; lead plate is electroplated & printed intaglio in brown ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.331

The image depicts a botanical illustration of a flowering plant with broad, serrated leaves and a complex root system. The color scheme consists of various shades of brown, creating an earthy and vintage appearance. The main stem rises vertically with multiple branches bearing blossoms. Additional sections of the plant to the left and right display more flowers and leaves, while the roots extend downward with fine, fibrous lines.
Alois Pokorny, Constetin von Ettinghausen, Senecio viscosus, 1856, nature print//dried & pressed plant is rolled between a copper & lead plate; lead plate is electroplated & printed intaglio in brown ink on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.330

Senecio viscosus

Alois Pokorny, Constetin von Ettinghausen · 1856 · nature print//dried & pressed plant is rolled between a copper & lead plate; lead plate is electroplated & printed intaglio in brown ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.330

The image shows two plant stems with multiple leaves against a plain background. The color palette is primarily sepia tones, giving a vintage feel. The stems are positioned centrally, with one leaning slightly to the left and the other more upright on the right side. The leaves display their veined patterns, extending outward from each stem. At the bottom center, there is a label with text.
Alois Pokorny, Constetin von Ettinghausen, Physalis Alkekengi, 1856, nature print//dried & pressed plant is rolled between a copper & lead plate; lead plate is electroplated & printed intaglio in brown ink on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.329

Physalis Alkekengi

Alois Pokorny, Constetin von Ettinghausen · 1856 · nature print//dried & pressed plant is rolled between a copper & lead plate; lead plate is electroplated & printed intaglio in brown ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.329

The image shows a botanical illustration of a plant with large, spiky, toothed leaves and round flower buds on long stems. The color palette consists primarily of browns and beiges. The plant's stems rise vertically with leaves extending outward towards the center, while the flower heads are positioned towards the top left. At the bottom of the image, there is a small label with printed and handwritten text.
Constetin von Ettinghausen, Alois Pokorny, Sonchus arvensis, 1856, nature print//dried & pressed plant is rolled between a copper & lead plate; lead plate is electroplated & printed intaglio in brown ink on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.332

Sonchus arvensis

Constetin von Ettinghausen, Alois Pokorny · 1856 · nature print//dried & pressed plant is rolled between a copper & lead plate; lead plate is electroplated & printed intaglio in brown ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.332