Orange Bigarrade Violette – A3 framed poster – wooden frame, premium paper

Among all the curiosities of the citrus world, the Violet Bigarade Orange is undoubtedly one of the most mysterious and fascinating. Pierre-Antoine Poiteau, in his Pomologie Française , describes it as a botanical enigma, a capricious creature of nature where red, green and violet hues mingle within the same branch.

Its foliage, a deep, glossy green , is suddenly adorned with vibrant red shoots , from which emerge red or white flowers , mingled in a harmonious disarray. This striking contrast, according to Poiteau, creates "the most pleasing bouquet," both for the variety of colors and the unpredictable grace of the blooms.

The fruits, small and delicately wrinkled , in turn develop deep purple hues , sometimes mixed with green or yellow depending on their ripeness. Their subtle fragrance and lively acidity confirm their belonging to the bitter orange family, but it is above all their singular beauty that captures the attention of 19th-century gardeners and botanists.

Long cultivated under the poetic — but inaccurate — name of “Hermaphrodite”, this variety was introduced to Italy at the beginning of the 19th century, notably to Savona and Nice, where it found a climate more favorable to its development.
A symbol of aesthetic anomaly and natural elegance , the Violet Bigarade Orange perfectly illustrates Poiteau's passion for unexpected forms and subtle harmonies of living things .

Why choose this framed botanical poster?

• Heritage work : faithful reproduction of a historical botanical illustration.
• Ready to hang : delivered framed, with hanging kit included (horizontal or vertical).

Premium quality of frame and paper

• 🖼 Sustainable pine wood frame : sourced from responsible sources, combining lightness and strength.
• 📐 Elegant thickness : 20 to 25 mm thick and 10 to 14 mm wide, for a refined presence on your walls.
• 🛡️ Protection of the illustration: A resistant plexiglass protects the colors and the art paper for a long time.
• 🎨 Vibrant colours : 12 colour giclée printing offers unparalleled depth and precision (far beyond classic 4 colour inkjet).
• 🖼 Premium paper : A3 format (29.7 x 42 cm), smooth matte anti-reflective finish, for a crisp and elegant result. 📏 200 g/m² (80 lb) weight – 0.26 mm thickness for perfect durability.
• 🌱 FSC certified paper , environmentally friendly.

Practical features

• 📦 Robust packaging : each frame is carefully protected for damage-free transport.
• 🌱 Reduced impact : responsible materials and on-demand printing, with no minimum order.