Canvas Print : Theobroma cacao
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Theobroma cacao
Cocoa plant brought back from Jamaica in 1689 by Hans Sloane. Illustration by Everhardus Kickius. Specimen kept in the Botany Library
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Media ID 8622680
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Cacao Cacao Tree Cadbury Caribbean Cocoa Cocoa Plant Cocoa Pod Cocoa Tree Eudicot Eurosid Greater Antilles Jamaica Malvaceae Malvales Malvidae Rosid Seed Sir Hans Sloane Sloane Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the enchanting world of nature into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite piece features an intriguing illustration of "Theobroma cacao," the cocoa plant, brought back from Jamaica in 1689 by Hans Sloane. Captured by Everhardus Kickius, this detailed specimen is now preserved in the Botany Library. Our high-quality canvas prints are not only a beautiful addition to any room, but they also tell a story. Embrace the rich history and natural beauty with this captivating artwork."
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration of Theobroma cacao, or the cocoa plant, is a testament to the rich botanical history of Jamaica and the broader Caribbean region. The cocoa plant, a member of the Malvaceae family and an eudicot, was brought back to Europe from Jamaica in 1689 by Hans Sloane, a naturalist and physician. This historic specimen is depicted in intricate detail by the skilled hand of Everhardus Kickius, capturing the beauty and complexity of the cocoa tree's flowering structure, leaves, and distinctive cocoa pods. The cocoa tree, also known as the cacao tree, is native to the Greater Antilles and Central America. It is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant, and is classified within the order Malvales, the rose-like plants. The cocoa pod, which is shown in the illustration, contains the seeds from which cocoa beans are extracted. These seeds are then roasted and ground to produce cocoa powder and cocoa butter, the key ingredients in making chocolate. Sir Hans Sloane, an influential figure in the history of natural history, amassed a vast collection of specimens during his travels in the Caribbean, including this cocoa plant. His collection, which now forms part of the Natural History Museum in London, has provided invaluable insights into the natural world and the diversity of plant life. This illustration, a stunning example of 17th-century botanical art, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and significance of the cocoa plant and its historical importance to Jamaica and the wider world.
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