Metal Print : Picea glauca, white spruce
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Picea glauca, white spruce
Watercolour depicting white spruce foliage from page 42 of Ehret Drawing Book, by Georg Dionysius Ehret, c. 1740 s
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18th Century Conifer Coniferae Coniferophyta Coniferous Ehret Georg Dionysius Georg Dionysius Ehret Gymnosperm Picea Pinaceae Pinales Pinophyta Pinopsida Potted Histories Spruce White Spruce
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the beauty of nature into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring a stunning watercolour of Picea glauca, also known as White Spruce. This exquisite artwork, sourced from the pages of the Ehret Drawing Book, published around 1740, captures the intricate details of the White Spruce foliage with breathtaking accuracy. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just a decorative addition to your space, they are a work of art in themselves. The vibrant colours and exceptional detail are preserved in the metallic finish, ensuring your print remains a conversation starter for years to come.
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 watercolor depicts the foliage of Picea glauca, commonly known as the White Spruce, taken from page 42 of Georg Dionysius Ehret's renowned drawing book, created around 1740. Ehret (1701-1760), a German botanical artist, was a leading figure in the development of botanical illustration during the 18th century. His meticulous drawings, characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate details, were instrumental in advancing the scientific understanding of plants during the Enlightenment. The White Spruce is a coniferous tree belonging to the Pinaceae family, which also includes familiar species such as pine, fir, and hemlock. This particular species is native to the northern hemisphere, thriving in cold climates and growing tall, sometimes reaching over 100 feet in height. The foliage of the White Spruce is characterized by its long, slender needles, which are bluish-green in color and covered in a waxy, silver-blue coating that gives the tree its common name. As a gymnosperm, the White Spruce produces its seeds without flowers, relying instead on cones to protect and disperse them. This tree is an essential component of many northern forests, providing food and shelter for a variety of wildlife, including birds and mammals. Its wood is strong and versatile, making it valuable for a range of applications, from construction to paper production. Ehret's watercolor captures the essence of the White Spruce's beauty and importance, offering a glimpse into the natural world as it was understood during the 18th century. His work continues to inspire and inform our appreciation of the natural world, reminding us of the rich history of botanical illustration and the wonders of the plant kingdom.
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