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Framed Print : Metrosideros excelsa, Christmas tree
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Metrosideros excelsa, Christmas tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Australasia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour Eudicot Eurosid First Malvidae Metrosideros Myrtaceae Myrtales New Zealand Rosid Sydney Parkinson Angiospermae Christmas Tree Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Metrosideros Excelsa
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Add a touch of history and natural beauty to your home decor with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece features the Metrosideros excelsa, or the "Christmas Tree" tree, as depicted in a finished watercolor by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific in 1768-1771. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating image transports you to the lush landscapes of the Pacific islands and makes for a stunning conversation starter. Bring a piece of history into your living space and order your Framed Print today.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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 26.9cm x 39.6cm (10.6" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
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 stunning watercolour painting depicts Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as the Christmas tree or the New Zealand Christmas tree, as captured by the acclaimed artist Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The painting, which is part of the extensive collection housed at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a captivating glimpse into the natural wonders that greeted the early European explorers as they ventured into new territories. The vibrant pink flowers of the Metrosideros excelsa, a flowering plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family, are prominently featured in the illustration. This eudicot, angiosperm, and member of the Rosid clade, is native to New Zealand and other parts of Australasia. The tree is renowned for its distinctive shape, which resembles a traditional Christmas tree, and its showy, bract-like flowers, which bloom in clusters. Captain Cook and his crew were likely the first Europeans to encounter the Metrosideros excelsa, and their encounter with this exotic plant would have been a significant event during their historic journey. Parkinson's meticulous and detailed rendering of the tree is a testament to the artists' skill and the enduring fascination that the natural world holds for us all. As a member of the Magnoliophyta division, the Metrosideros excelsa is a flowering plant that plays a crucial role in the ecosystems of New Zealand and other Pacific islands. Its beauty and significance extend far beyond its role as a festive symbol, making it a fascinating subject for study and appreciation. This exquisite watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson serves as a reminder of the rich natural heritage that was discovered during the Age of Discovery and continues to inspire and captivate us today.
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