Cattleya Amethystoglossa: Fitch, c.1865

Title: Cattleya Amethystoglossa Author: Walter Hood Fitch Date: c.1865 Condition: Excellent - light foxing  Inches: 9 x 14 [Image] Centimeters: 22.86 x 35.56 [Image] Product ID: 308435 Cattleya Amethystoglossa is a striking, evergreen epiphytic orchid native to the Atlantic rainforests of coastal Brazil, particularly in the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo. It typically grows on tree branches or rocky outcrops, thriving in humid, tropical environments. Background on Creator Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892) was born in Glasgow, Scotland. From a young age, he demonstrated artistic talent and began formal training as a pattern drawer at a textile mill by the age of 13. This early apprenticeship, which involved creating intricate designs for calico fabric and mastering the complex process of engraving and color matching, laid the technical foundation for his later work as a botanical illustrator. Fitch’s career in botanical art began after a pivotal meeting with William Jackso