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Mounted Print : Carica papaya, Papaya
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Carica papaya, Papaya
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726
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Media ID 14238272
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1726 18th Century Brassicales Carica Edition Eudicot Eurosid Hand Coloured Malvidae Maria Sibylla Merian Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium Papaya Rosid Watercolor Angiospermae Carica Papaya Caricaceae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Bring the exotic beauty of the natural world into your home with Media Storehouse's Mounted Photos. This stunning representation showcases the Carica papaya, also known as papaya. Our Mounted Photo features a hand-coloured engraving based on the renowned watercolour by Maria Sibylla Merian from the 1726 edition of 'Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium'. This captivating image, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the intricate details and vibrant colours of this tropical fruit. Elevate your decor with this unique and intriguing piece of history.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.2cm x 19.9cm (6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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 hand-coloured engraving, based on a watercolour painting by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian, showcases the Carica papaya, also known as papaya or pawpaw. The illustration is taken from Merian's seminal work, "Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium," published in 1726. The papaya, as a member of the Caricaceae family, is an angiosperm, or flowering plant, belonging to the order Brassicales and the class Eudicotyledons. It is further classified as a rosid and a member of the Malvidae family. The papaya tree is depicted here with its large, glossy, green leaves and its distinctive elongated fruit. The fruit, which grows directly on the trunk and branches, is a popular tropical delicacy and a rich source of vitamins and minerals. The papaya's unique feature is its monocarpic habit, meaning it bears only one large fruit per tree before dying. Merian's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate engraving, which captures the textures and forms of the papaya's leaves, fruit, and flowers with remarkable accuracy. Her work was groundbreaking for its time, providing some of the most detailed and accurate records of the natural world, particularly the insects that inhabited it. This engraving is a testament to Merian's artistic and scientific achievements, offering a glimpse into the natural history of the 18th century. It remains an invaluable resource for botanical research and a stunning example of the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom.
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