Dictionnaire iconographique des orchidees, 1896-1907, botany, Orchidaceae, pictorial works, Mexico, Alphonse Goossens, 2, Orchid, Flowers, Lycaste micheliana, Lycaste crinita., This illustration features two beautifully detailed orchids, specifically the Lycaste Micheliana species. The flowers exhibit vibrant yellow hues with intricate orange markings at their centers. Each blossom is shaped like a delicate cup, showcasing the unique structure characteristic of the Lycaste genus. The accompanying text elegantly labels the species, while the delicate shading and fine lines emphasize the floral details, creating an artful representation of this exotic plant.