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Dahlias sp
Plate 1 from The Beauties of Flora 1820, by Samuel Curtis (1779-1860) with drawings by Clara Maria Pope. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1779 1860 1838 Asteraceae Asterales Asterid Clara Maria Pope Compositae Curtis Dahlia Eudicot Pope Samuel Samuel Curtis Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Introducing the exquisite 'Dahlias sp.' print from Media Storehouse's range of Photographic Prints, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, taken from Plate 1 of 'The Beauties of Flora' published in 1820, showcases the intricate beauty of Dahlias as depicted by the skilled hand of Clara Maria Pope. With its rich, vibrant colors and meticulous detail, this timeless botanical masterpiece is a must-have for any nature lover or garden enthusiast. Our high-quality photographic prints are rights managed, ensuring the authenticity and provenance of this historical work. Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home or office with this stunning botanical print.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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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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Plate 1: Dahlias, from The Beauties of Flora, published in 1820, showcases the exquisite beauty and intricacy of the Dahlia flower, a beloved member of the Asteraceae or Compositae family. This botanical illustration, drawn by Clara Maria Pope and published by Samuel Curtis, offers a detailed and accurate representation of the flower in its pink and red varieties. The plate is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London and is a testament to the remarkable advancements in botanical illustration during the 19th century. Samuel Curtis, a prominent figure in the field of botany, published The Beauties of Flora between 1816 and 1838. The work features over 1,000 illustrations of flowers, making it one of the most comprehensive botanical records of the time. This particular plate, featuring Dahlias, was published in 1838. Dahlias are angiosperms, flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary. They are dicotyledons, meaning they have two seed leaves, and are part of the Eudicot clade, which includes a large group of flowering plants. The Dahlia is classified within the order Asterales, family Asteraceae, and subfamily Asteroidae. The Asteraceae family is the largest family of flowering plants, with over 23,000 known species. The intricate details of the Dahlia's petals and center disc are captured beautifully in this illustration, revealing the complex structure of this fascinating flower. The long, tubular petals are arranged in a symmetrical pattern, with the disc in the center bearing numerous tiny flowers. This plate not only showcases the aesthetic appeal of the Dahlia but also contributes to the scientific understanding of this remarkable flowering plant.
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