Description
The Datura Art Print (8.5 x 11) is a striking monochrome illustration centred around the mysterious beauty of the datura plant, shown blooming beneath a luminous full moon. Known for its large trumpet-shaped flowers and nocturnal presence, datura has long captured the imagination of artists, herbalists, and storytellers. In this artwork, the pale blossoms glow against a dark night sky while moths gather around the flowers and moonlight, creating a scene that feels both serene and otherworldly.
Printed on 110# premium uncoated paper, the artwork features a smooth matte surface that highlights the intricate linework and detailed shading throughout the illustration. The uncoated finish softens reflections and enhances the depth of contrast between the bright flowers and the dark surrounding foliage. Measuring 8.5 x 11 inches, the print is slightly larger than standard letter size and fits easily into common frame styles, making it well-suited for gallery walls, home libraries, creative spaces, or botanical collections.
Datura plants are known for their dramatic, trumpet-shaped flowers that often open in the evening and release fragrance at night, attracting moths and other nocturnal pollinators. Because of this night-blooming behaviour, the plant has frequently appeared in folklore and symbolism connected with dreams, transformation, and the hidden cycles of the natural world. The artwork reflects this atmosphere through the pairing of moonlight, moths, and the unfolding blossoms.
Historically, datura has appeared in many cultural traditions around the world, where it has been treated with a mixture of fascination, caution, and respect. The plant contains powerful natural compounds and is widely recognised as highly toxic, which has contributed to its reputation as a mysterious and dangerous plant within folklore and herbal history. Because of its potency, datura should never be consumed or handled without proper knowledge and care.
This piece is created by Death of Seasons, a women-owned and LGBTQ+-owned studio known for detailed dark illustrations inspired by folklore, ritual symbolism, nature, mourning traditions, and superstition. Their work often explores the beauty and emotional resonance found within shadowed landscapes and botanical subjects.
Imported from the United States, this print combines botanical illustration with atmospheric night imagery, making it a compelling addition to collections of dark art, nature illustration, or symbolic botanical artwork.
Product details:
- Datura Art Print
- Printed on 110# premium uncoated paper
- Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
- Artwork by Death of Seasons (women-owned and LGBTQ+-owned studio)
- Imported from the United States
- Frame not included.
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