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Antique Framed Print : The China Limodoron
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The China Limodoron
The China Limodoron, engraved by Landseer after Henderson, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807. Date: 1802
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Media ID 11469524
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1802 Flora Georgian Henderson Landseer Mauve Orchid Purple Thornton
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 19.3cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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 print depicts The China Limodoron, an exquisite orchid species, as it was beautifully rendered in Dr. Robert John Thornton's seminal work, "The Temple of Flora," published between 1799 and 1807. The image is an engraving, skillfully executed by the renowned English artist, Sir Edwin Landseer, based on an original drawing by John Henderson. The China Limodoron, also known as the Limodorum sinuatum, is a stunning orchid with white, purple, and mauve hues that bloom in the lush, exotic landscapes of China. This orchid was a prized discovery during the Georgian era, a time when the study and collection of rare and exotic plants was a popular pastime among the affluent and scholarly classes. Thornton's "Temple of Flora" was a groundbreaking botanical publication, featuring over 1,000 meticulously illustrated plants, many of which were newly discovered during European exploration and trade with the East. The work was celebrated for its high-quality engravings, which were produced using the latest printing techniques of the time. The China Limodoron print is a testament to the beauty and allure of the natural world, as well as the scientific curiosity and artistic prowess of the Georgian era. This image invites us to appreciate the intricacies of nature, as well as the historical significance of botanical exploration and documentation.
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