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Antique Framed Print : Cephalotus follicularis, Australian pitcher plant
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Cephalotus follicularis, Australian pitcher plant
An illustration by Ferdinand Bauer of an Australian pitcher plant, one of the few plants capable of trapping and digesting insects
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18th Century Albany Australasia Australian Bauer Botanical Illustration Carnivorous Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Ferdinand Lucas Bauer Insectivorous Oxalidales Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.9cm x 37.1cm (9.8" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite illustration showcases Cephalotus follicularis, the Australian pitcher plant, a remarkable angiosperm native to the southwestern coast of Australia. Discovered in 1801, this carnivorous plant is a member of the Cephalotaceae family, and is one of the few known angiosperms capable of trapping and digesting insects. Depicted in this illustration by Ferdinand Bauer in the late 18th century, the Australian pitcher plant is a testament to the intriguing diversity of the botanical world during this era of exploration and discovery. The plant's unique features include its modified leaves, which function as pitchers that fill with rainwater and digestive enzymes, attracting and trapping unsuspecting insects. Bauer's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the illustration, which reveals the intricate structures of the plant's pitchers and the delicate veins of its leaves. The artist's use of shading and color adds depth and texture to the image, making it a beautiful and accurate representation of this fascinating plant. As a eudicot, or a flowering plant with two embryonic seed leaves, Cephalotus follicularis is part of the larger group of angiosperms, which includes over 300,000 known species. This illustration provides a glimpse into the rich botanical heritage of Australia and the European fascination with the natural world during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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