Pesca Ibrida - Nectarine

by Giorgio Gallesio

Add a touch of elegance from the botanical illustrations of the nineteenth century in Italy with this stunning reproduction of "Pesca Ibrida" (Nectarine), painted by the well-known Italian botanist Giorgio Gallesio. This wonderful piece is a part of his famous work titled "Pomona Italiana," which was published between 1817 and 1839.

Such were his innovative ideas about the hybridization of plants that later the theories of Giorgio Gallesio caught the attention of Charles Darwin. Each detail such as the leaves’ veins, the gradual change of color of the ripe fruit, and the stems’ structure is accurately captured in this painting. This botanical illustration can be hung as a centerpiece in your rustic kitchen, or a beautiful addition to your dining room gallery wall or even as a gift for a gardening lover.