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Tritonia aurea
Illustration of Tritonia aurea, from volume 15 (1849) of Paxtons Magazine of Botany, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Asparagales Bloom Blooming Iridaceae Monocot Monocotyledon Paxton Sir Joseph Tritonia 1803 1865 Angiospermae Magnoliophyta Sir Joseph Paxton
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece features the stunning Tritonia aurea, an illustration taken from Paxton's Magazine of Botany, volume 15 (1849), held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is a must-have for botanical enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Each print is meticulously framed with care to preserve its authenticity and enhance its visual appeal, making it a truly unique addition to any space.
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 25.1cm x 39.6cm (9.9" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration showcases Tritonia aurea, a vibrant and captivating flowering plant belonging to the Iridaceae family, as depicted in volume 15 of Paxton's Magazine of Botany published in 1849. The illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Tritonia aurea, commonly known as the Golden Tritonia, is a monocotyledonous, monocot angiosperm, and a member of the Asparagales order. This plant was a popular subject during the Victorian era, particularly during the tenure of Sir Joseph Paxton, who served as the Superintendent of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew from 1837 to 1865. The illustration captures the plant in its full bloom, with its striking orange flowers unfurling in all their glory. The flowers, which are arranged in a spike inflorescence, display three petals and three sepals, each adorned with intricate veining and a distinctive nectary tube. The plant's leaves are long and strap-shaped, growing from a central rhizome. The illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the botanical illustrators of the time. The use of color, shading, and fine lines effectively convey the delicate beauty and intricacy of the Golden Tritonia. This illustration is an invaluable resource for botanical research and education, providing a window into the rich biodiversity of the botanical world during the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world, a pursuit that continues to be relevant today.
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