{"product_id":"104830d","title":"Woodland Chart IV v2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReproduction of Woodland Chart IV v2 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.decorus.art\/collections\/sue-schlabach\"\u003eSue Schlabach\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003eWoodland Chart IV v2 by Sue Schlabach presents a meticulously rendered botanical illustration that evokes the grand tradition of scientific naturalism while imbuing it with a contemporary sensibility. The work, classified as a botanical illustration within the broader realm of scientific art, functions as both a taxonomic document and a meditative homage to the complexity of the northern forest ecosystem. The composition is structured as a systematic botanical plate, a genre historically associated with the Enlightenment's drive to classify and understand the natural world. Schlabach's piece emulates the formal layout of 18th and 19th-century botanical treatises, with precise, numbered specimens arranged across a parchment-like background that suggests age and archival authority.\n\nAt the center of the composition is a large, detailed depiction of a mature pine cone, its intricate scale pattern rendered with exceptional fidelity, suggesting the artist's deep engagement with the subject. Flanking this central element are various other specimens: a cluster of needle-bearing branches, a smaller cone, and a vertical branch showing the sequence of cone development from immature to mature stages. The artist has included micro-illustrations—labeled a through d—detailing the internal anatomy of the cone, such as the ovules and seed structures, a practice that underscores the work's dual function as both aesthetic and scientific inquiry.\n\nThe color palette is restrained yet rich, utilizing earthy tones of deep green, burnt umber, and muted ochre, which lend the piece an organic, timeless quality. The subtle texture of the background, resembling aged paper, enhances the historical resonance, while the precise linework and careful use of shading create a sense of three-dimensionality and botanical accuracy. This piece can be considered a modern continuation of the tradition of natural history illustration, bridging the gap between empirical science and artistic expression. As such, it is a compelling example of how contemporary artists can engage with historical methodologies to create works that are both intellectually rigorous and visually compelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.decorus.art\/collections\/sue-schlabach\"\u003eFor more art by Sue Schlabach click here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDecorus Art is an authorized licensee of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wildapple.com\/\"\u003eWild Apple Graphics\u003c\/a\u003e. All artwork is printed in-house and fulfilled directly from our U.S. studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Number: 104830d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.decorus.art\/pages\/search-results-page?q=SID20377\"\u003eSID20377\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more art in the following categories, click here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.decorus.art\/collections\/botanical-and-nature\"\u003eBotanical and Nature\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.decorus.art\/collections\/vintage-and-retro\"\u003eVintage and Retro\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Decorus Art","offers":[{"title":"Decor Canvas Print \/ 5.5x7","offer_id":49276088844540,"sku":"media_mailer","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Decor Canvas Print \/ 11x14","offer_id":49276088877308,"sku":"media_mailer","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Decor Canvas Print \/ 16.5x21","offer_id":49276088910076,"sku":"media_mailer","price":53.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Decor Canvas Print \/ 22x28","offer_id":49276088942844,"sku":"seven_seven_thirtyseven","price":89.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Decor Canvas Print \/ 27.5x35","offer_id":49276088975612,"sku":"seven_seven_thirtyseven","price":138.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Decor Canvas Print \/ 33x42","offer_id":49276089008380,"sku":"seven_seven_thirtyseven","price":196.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Decor Canvas Print \/ 38.5x49","offer_id":49276089041148,"sku":"seven_seven_fortynine","price":264.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Decor Canvas Print \/ 44x56","offer_id":49276089073916,"sku":"seven_seven_sixtyone","price":342.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Decor Canvas Print \/ 55x70","offer_id":49276089106684,"sku":"seven_seven_seventythree","price":527.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclée Fine Art Print \/ 5.5x7","offer_id":49276089139452,"sku":"media_mailer","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclée Fine Art Print \/ 11x14","offer_id":49276089172220,"sku":"media_mailer","price":21.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclée Fine Art Print \/ 16.5x21","offer_id":49276089204988,"sku":"media_mailer","price":33.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclée Fine Art Print \/ 22x28","offer_id":49276089237756,"sku":"seven_seven_thirtyseven","price":55.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclée Fine Art Print \/ 27.5x35","offer_id":49276089270524,"sku":"seven_seven_thirtyseven","price":83.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclée Fine Art Print \/ 33x42","offer_id":49276089303292,"sku":"seven_seven_thirtyseven","price":116.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclée Fine Art Print \/ 38.5x49","offer_id":49276089336060,"sku":"seven_seven_fortynine","price":158.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclée Fine Art Print \/ 44x56","offer_id":49276089368828,"sku":"seven_seven_sixtyone","price":205.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclée Fine Art Print \/ 55x70","offer_id":49276089401596,"sku":"seven_seven_seventythree","price":316.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Poster Paper Print \/ 5.5x7","offer_id":49276089434364,"sku":"media_mailer","price":11.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Poster Paper Print \/ 11x14","offer_id":49276089467132,"sku":"media_mailer","price":22.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Poster Paper Print \/ 16.5x21","offer_id":49276089499900,"sku":"media_mailer","price":34.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Poster Paper Print \/ 22x28","offer_id":49276089532668,"sku":"seven_seven_thirtyseven","price":56.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Poster Paper Print \/ 27.5x35","offer_id":49276089565436,"sku":"seven_seven_thirtyseven","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Poster Paper Print \/ 33x42","offer_id":49276089598204,"sku":"seven_seven_thirtyseven","price":116.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Poster Paper Print \/ 38.5x49","offer_id":49276089630972,"sku":"seven_seven_fortynine","price":155.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Poster Paper Print \/ 44x56","offer_id":49276089663740,"sku":"seven_seven_sixtyone","price":200.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Poster Paper Print \/ 55x70","offer_id":49276089696508,"sku":"seven_seven_seventythree","price":308.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2461\/7980\/files\/104830d.jpg?v=1783795651","url":"https:\/\/www.decorus.art\/products\/104830d","provider":"Decorus Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}