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Dianthus barbatus, sweet william
Folio 40 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1768 1795 18th Century Caryophyllaceae Caryophyllales Dianthus Edwards Eudicot Folio John Edwards Sweet Angiospermae Dianthus Barbatus Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Sweet William
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Mounted Photos featuring the exquisite Dianthus barbatus, or Sweet William, from the esteemed collection "A Collection of Flowers" (1795) by John Edwards. This captivating image, rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the rich botanical heritage held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Each Mounted Photo is meticulously printed on premium quality paper and mounted on a sturdy backing for a stunning, frameless display. Bring the beauty of nature into your home or office with this timeless floral masterpiece.
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 18.4cm (6" x 7.2")
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.
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Folio 40 from A Collection of Flowers, published between 1768 and 1795 by John Edwards, showcases the exquisite beauty of Dianthus barbatus, commonly known as Sweet William. This botanical illustration, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the 18th century. The illustration captures the essence of this beloved flower, with its delicate pink petals arranged in a perfect rosette around the central, button-like structure of the flower. The intricate veining and subtle shading of the petals are rendered with remarkable precision, revealing the intricacies of the Sweet William's floral anatomy. As a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, Dianthus barbatus is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is also an eudicot, meaning it has two embryonic seed leaves, and belongs to the order Caryophyllales. The Sweet William is a popular garden plant, with its fragrant flowers adding a splash of color to gardens around the world. This botanical illustration is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the botanical knowledge of the 18th century and the artistic techniques of the time. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the natural world, and the role that botanical illustrations play in advancing our understanding of the plant kingdom.
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