Aerides Odoratum 1885 - 1906

"Aerides Odoratum" is a botanical illustration by Jean Jules Linden, a renowned Belgian botanist and orchidologist. The painting, created between 1885 and 1906, showcases the delicate beauty of the Aerides Odoratum orchid species. Linden's meticulous detail captures the orchid's intricate white and pink flowers, green leaves, and trailing roots. This piece exemplifies the popularity of botanical illustration in the 19th century, serving both scientific and aesthetic purposes. The work's realistic depiction of the orchid's morphology would have been valuable for botanists studying the species, while also appealing to a broader audience interested in the natural world.