Dendrobium Macrophyllum Giganteum: Fitch, c.1865

Title: Dendrobium Macrophyllum Giganteum Author: Walter Hood Fitch Date: c.1865 Condition: Very - scattered foxing Inches: 10 3/4 x 16 [Image] Centimeters: 27.30 x 40.64 [Image] Product ID: 308444 Dendrobium macrophyllum var. giganteum is a large, robust variety of the widespread species Dendrobium macrophyllum, native to a broad region spanning Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This orchid is notable for its size, showy flowers, and adaptability to various tropical habitats. 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