Mounted Print : Parsonsia heterophylla, jasmine
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Parsonsia heterophylla, jasmine
Finished watercolour by James Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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Media ID 8614467
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18th Century Apocynaceae Asterid Australasia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour Eudicot First Gentianales James Miller Jasmine Jasmineae Jasminum Lamiales Miller New Zealand Oleaceae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Introducing our exquisite Mounted Photos from the Media Storehouse range, featuring a captivating image of Parsonsia heterophylla, also known as jasmine. This stunning representation is derived from a historical work of art, an exquisite finished watercolor by James Miller. The original outline drawing was created during the first voyage of Captain James Cook across the Pacific Ocean in 1768-1771, as documented by Sydney Parkinson. Bring the rich history and beauty of this rare and exotic plant into your home or office with our high-quality mounted photo, expertly printed from the Rights Managed collection at Mary Evans Prints Online.
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 13.4cm x 20.3cm (5.3" x 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 stunning watercolour painting depicts Parsonsia heterophylla, commonly known as jasmine, captured in exquisite detail by the skilled hand of James Miller during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The original outline drawing was made by Sydney Parkinson, an accomplished artist and naturalist aboard the HMS Endeavour. The painting showcases the beauty and intricacy of this flowering plant, which is a member of the Apocynaceae family, order Gentianales, and the subclass Asterid. Parsonsia heterophylla is native to Australasia, including New Zealand, and is characterized by its climbing or trailing stems and trumpet-shaped, white or yellow flowers with a sweet, fragrant aroma. During Cook's voyage, the crew and scientists aboard the Endeavour documented and collected a vast array of new and exotic plant species, including Parsonsia heterophylla. The botanical illustrations made during this journey were groundbreaking in their accuracy and detail, contributing significantly to the scientific understanding of the natural world at the time. James Miller, the artist responsible for this beautiful watercolour, was an accomplished painter who made numerous illustrations of the plants and animals encountered during the voyage. His work, along with that of Sydney Parkinson and other naturalists on board, remains an invaluable record of the natural history of the Pacific region during the late 18th century. This painting is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the remarkable achievements of Cook's voyage and the scientific discoveries made during that time. The intricate details of the Parsonsia heterophylla's flowers, leaves, and stems are rendered with exquisite precision, making this a truly captivating work of art and an important historical document.
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