★★★★★ "Delighted, all as described." — Clare
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Quality and colors are outstanding." — Roumayne
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Fast shipping! Talented artist! Smooth transaction!" — Jim
★★★★★ "Thanks again, Toby, another great delivery." — Peter
★★★★★ "Delighted, all as described." — Clare
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Quality and colors are outstanding." — Roumayne
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Fast shipping! Talented artist! Smooth transaction!" — Jim
★★★★★ "Thanks again, Toby, another great delivery." — Peter
★★★★★ "Delighted, all as described." — Clare
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Quality and colors are outstanding." — Roumayne
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Fast shipping! Talented artist! Smooth transaction!" — Jim
★★★★★ "Thanks again, Toby, another great delivery." — Peter

Nodding Renealmia - Robert John Thornton Floral Art Print

$30USD

Prepare to be enthralled by Thornton's Nodding Renealmia, a botanical seductress from the revolutionary Temple of Flora (1807). This aquatint print captures nature's coquettish charm, showcasing a tropical temptress against a misty backdrop.

The Renealmia's curvaceous stem supports a cascade of blossoms—white petals with blush-tipped edges cradling golden throats, a floral burlesque that would make even the most stoic botanist blush. Thornton's masterful aquatint technique lends a dreamlike quality, transporting you to steamy jungles where science and sensuality intertwine.

Lush green leaves frame the scene like nature's own fan dance, while distant mountains and palm silhouettes whisper of exotic locales. Plump water droplets add a touch of dewy freshness, completing this horticultural peep show.

More than mere illustration, this print represents a groundbreaking fusion of art and botany that scandalized and delighted 19th-century audiences. Hang this timeless beauty in your space and let the Nodding Renealmia's botanical allure captivate you daily.

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Artist Biography

Robert John Thornton, born in 1768, was an English physician and botanical artist best known for his monumental work, "The Temple of Flora."

Educated at Cambridge, Thornton's passion for botany led him to create a collection that blended scientific precision with Romantic artistry. His magnum opus, part of "New Illustration of the Sexual System of Carolus von Linnaeus," features exotic flora set against dramatic backdrops, transforming botanical illustration into high art.

Despite financial setbacks that curtailed his ambitious vision, Thornton's vivid engravings continue to captivate, standing as a testament to the intersection of science, art, and 18th-century horticultural passion.


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Your new treasure gets produced after you purchase at print labs across the USA, UK, EU & AUS. Significantly reducing landfill waste by only making things people actually want.

Ethically Made, Climate Conscious

The international network of print labs I work with ensure your new treasure's made as close to you as possible. Significantly reducing delivery times and carbon emissions from the print lab to your front door.

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USA: 4-9 days • Canada: 5-12 days • UK: 4-9 days • Europe: 5-10 days • Australia: 4-9 days • New Zealand: 5-12 days • Rest of the world: 3-4 weeks

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Corner portion of Rousseau-style giclée print featuring tropical jungle foliage
Print lab with multiple workstations where people are engaged in hands-on art print projects
 giclée print of a tiger prowling through dense jungle foliage
Corner portion of Rousseau-style giclée print featuring tropical jungle foliage
Print lab with multiple workstations where people are engaged in hands-on art print projects
 giclée print of a tiger prowling through dense jungle foliage

About This Treasure

• Fine art heavyweight paper

• Enhances details, depth & dimension

• Softens glare so colors tell their full story

• Chevron cut wooden frames

• 3 chic color choices

• Ultra-clear perspex glaze

• 2" / 5cm acid-free matboard

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Enhanced Matte Art Paper

Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters. Bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your art & the planet.

Choose a white border for a fresh and refined visual break between artwork & frame. Or no border for a bold, immersive viewing experience.

True-to-life tones without glare or distortion: warm white, archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper

Sharper details and deeper saturation endure for generations thanks to high-definition print lab techniques.

FSC® certified: every tree replaced, workers treated fairly & local rights respected.

Framed Art Prints

Enhanced Matte Fine Art Prints

Framed Fine Art Prints

Timeless statements

• Chevron cut wooden frames. 

• Ultra-clear perspex glaze.

• Includes 2" / 5cm acid-free, archival grade mount board. Just like you see in art galleries and museums.

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Every tree replaced, workers treated fairly & local rights respected.

3 distinctive colors

Black: Suits every style from bold modernity to gothic opulence.

White: Helps art shine bright in dark rooms to lift your mood.

Natural: Infuses warmth with its rich, honeyed tones.

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Giclée Printing

Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.

A Century of Color

Printed using a pro-lab process that helps art stay bold & breathtaking for up to 100 yr with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.

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Neo pigment, water-based inks that are 100% non-hazardous and toxin-free. Meeting the strictest industry standards as defined by Oeko-Tex 100 safety applications, Residues Standard List (RSL) and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.

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FSC® Certified Paper & Wood

Every art print and wooden frame comes from 100% FSC sources: forests managed to stay forests, with wildlife habitats protected, high-conservation areas off-limits, and no illegal logging. Trees taken are regenerated, so there’s no net forest loss. Chemicals and water use are tightly controlled, and heavy-duty audits verify it all.

For people: trained workers, safe conditions, fair pay, and respect for Indigenous and local community rights.

For you: premium art that lasts, carrying a traceable chain of custody from forest to print. No greenwashing, just independently checked materials that do less harm and support better forestry every time you buy.

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