Fico Rubado - Common Fig

by Giorgio Gallesio

Admire the elegance of the 19th century botanical art from Italy, with this magnificent reproduction of an original fine art print! Selected straight out of the famous horticulture masterpiece by Giorgio Gallesio entitled Pomona Italiana, the picture illustrates the exquisite beauty of the rare Fico Rubado ("Stolen Fig" or "Fig of the Heart").

Featuring an amazing combination of textures, this beautiful print displays large lobed fan-like green leaves against a background of ripe and unripe figs. At the center of the painting there is a split fig which reveals its vivid red-pink inside with an amber pulp. Originally crafted using the technique of hand-colored aquatint in Pisa, Italy, this digitally restored art piece will add a touch of Gallesio's unmatched scientific accuracy and romanticism to your space. Ideal for kitchen, dining room or gallery wall design.