Studies of Screwpines from Madagascar 1887

Max Seliger’s 1887 pen and ink drawing, *Studies of Screwpines from Madagascar*, depicts three detailed studies of the *Pandanus utilis* plant. The artwork includes notes and labels written in German, indicating that the artist was likely studying the plant for scientific or botanical purposes. The precise, detailed lines of the drawing illustrate the plant’s unique, spiky structure and texture. Seliger’s study of the *Pandanus utilis* reveals his interest in the natural world and his ability to capture its intricacies through meticulous observation.