Antique Framed Print : Gossypium acuminatum, cotton
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Gossypium acuminatum, cotton
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Media ID 8579237
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Cotton Cotton Plant Eudicot Eurosid Fluffy Gossypium Malvaceae Malvales Malvidae Rosid 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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25cm 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration showcases the beauty of Gossypium acuminatum, commonly known as cotton, a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. The botanical drawing, taken from the esteemed Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London, provides a detailed and accurate representation of this important angiosperm. Gossypium acuminatum is a long-standing member of the Malvales order, which also includes hibiscus and okra. As a eudicot, or a dicotyledon, it is characterized by its two seed leaves, or cotyledons, and its complex flower structure. The plant is a vital member of the Rosid clade, which is a large grouping of flowering plants that also includes roses and sunflowers. The illustration captures the intricacies of the cotton plant's flowers, which are typically large, showy, and white with pink or red centers. The fluffy fibers surrounding the seeds, which are the source of commercial cotton, are not visible in this drawing, but are an essential feature of the plant. The leaves, depicted here with their long, narrow shape and lobed margins, provide the necessary structure for the plant to grow and thrive. As a member of the Malvaceae family, cotton is closely related to other plants such as hibiscus and hollyhock. The botanical illustration serves as a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, providing a window into the intricacies of this important and widely cultivated plant.
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