Metal Print : Brown-stalked magnolia with scarlet and orange
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Brown-stalked magnolia with scarlet and orange
Brown-stalked magnolia with scarlet and orange flowers, native of China, Magnolia fuscata.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1807
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Media ID 14198440
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1807 Curtis Edwards Magnolia Stalked Sydenham Fuscata
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the enchanting beauty of nature into your home with our exquisite Metal Prints featuring the Brown-stacked Magnolia from the esteemed archives of Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, handcolored from a rare Sydenham Edwards botanical illustration, showcases the stunning scarlet and orange hues of this Chinese native's flowers against the rich, earthy tones of its brown stalks. Our premium Metal Prints are not just a print; they are works of art, meticulously crafted to bring out the intricate details and vibrant colors of this timeless masterpiece. Each print is infused with a protective coating and mounted on a sturdy aluminum sheet, ensuring a long-lasting, museum-quality display that adds an air of sophistication and elegance to any room.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the stunning beauty of the Brown-stalked Magnolia (Magnolia fuscata), a native plant of China. The image, created by the skilled hand of Sydenham Edwards, was published in William Curtis' Botanical Magazine in 1807. The Brown-stalked Magnolia is easily recognizable by its unique brown bark and its vibrant, two-toned flowers, which boast a rich scarlet hue on the outside and a bright orange color on the inside. The history of this botanical illustration is a testament to the fascination with the natural world during the 18th and 19th centuries. Botanical exploration and documentation were at the forefront of scientific discovery during this time, and the publication of such detailed and accurate illustrations was essential for the advancement of botanical knowledge. The intricate process of creating a handcolored copperplate engraving involved first creating a detailed drawing, which was then transferred to a copper plate. The plate was then etched with acid, creating recessed lines that held ink. The plate was then carefully hand-colored, often by a team of skilled artisans, to bring the image to life with vibrant colors. This particular illustration of the Brown-stalked Magnolia is a beautiful example of the artistry and attention to detail that went into botanical illustrations during this period. The delicate rendering of the flowers and the intricate depiction of the bark and leaves showcase the dedication of the botanists, illustrators, and engravers of the time to documenting the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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