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Framed Print : Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta
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Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta
Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta Linn. Asclepias d Affrique. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial, representant plus de quinze cents plates, tant Europeennes qu Exotiques, Gogue & Nee de La Rochelle, Paris, 1783
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22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Bring the enchanting beauty of the natural world into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece showcases the stunning Starfish Flower or Carrion Plant, Stapelia hirsuta, captured in intricate detail through the skilled hand of Jean Victor Dupin junior. Originally published as a hand-colored copperplate engraving in Pierre Joseph Buchoz's Herbier Artificial, this rare botanical masterpiece is now available in an elegant, ready-to-hang frame. Add a touch of natural wonder to any room with this captivating print, a perfect conversation starter and a reminder of the diverse beauty found in the world around us.
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 25.3cm x 39.6cm (10" 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 exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enigmatic beauty of the Starfish Flower, or Carrion Plant, Stapelia hirsuta. Discovered in South Africa, this unique plant is a member of the dogbane family, Asclepiadaceae. The Starfish Flower earned its common name due to its distinctive star-shaped corolla, which unfurls to reveal a pungent, rotting smell intended to attract carrion flies for pollination. The Starfish Flower is not the only intriguing aspect of this plant. Its close relatives, Stapelia grandiflora and Stapelia glandulifera, are commonly referred to as Mandrake or Mandragora, due to their resemblance to the legendary root believed to have magical powers. The misconception arose from their humanoid root shape and the belief that they possessed healing properties. This stunning engraving, created by Jean Victor Dupin junior, is part of Pierre Joseph Buchoz's Herbier Artificial, a comprehensive collection of over fifteen hundred European and exotic botanical plates. The Herbier Artificial was published in Paris in 1783, marking an essential contribution to the development of botanical art and knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this engraving serve to highlight the captivating allure of the natural world, inspiring curiosity and wonder for generations to come.
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