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Narthex Asafoetida (colour engraving)
CHT220493 Narthex Asafoetida (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: plant native to Persia and Afghanistan; also known as devil's dung and devil's herb;); © Archives Charmet
Media ID 32207402
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
109 Oxford Street Hatterie Henry Heath Panama Straw Yachting Adverisements Adverting Advertise Advertisers Advertising Company Advertisment Advertizing Medicinal Uses
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the timeless beauty of Fine Art into your home with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints. Our latest addition to the collection is this stunning colour engraving of Narthex Asafoetida by the French School, dating back to the 19th century. Originally housed in the Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, this captivating work of art showcases intricate details and vibrant colours. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room. Experience the rich history and culture of the Fine Art world with every print from Media Storehouse.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 9.6cm x 59.4cm (3.8" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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This colour engraving, titled "Narthex Asafoetida" transports us to the enchanting world of 19th-century botanical illustrations. Created by an anonymous French artist, this print showcases the exotic plant native to Persia and Afghanistan, known as devil's dung or devil's herb. The intricate details and vibrant hues bring this mysterious flora to life. The Narthex Asafoetida is renowned for its pungent smell and medicinal uses. Its distinct aroma has earned it various nicknames throughout history, reflecting both its potency and notoriety. This engraving serves as a visual testament to the allure of nature's wonders. Displayed in the prestigious Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France, this artwork captures the essence of a bygone era when scientific exploration intertwined with artistic expression. It invites us to appreciate the delicate balance between science and artistry that defined 19th-century botanical studies. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, we are reminded of the power of advertising during that time period. The inclusion of advertisements for Henry Heath's hatterie on Oxford Street in London adds another layer of historical significance to this image. It hints at how even fine art prints were utilized as platforms for promoting businesses and products. Intriguingly framed within these contextual elements lies an exquisite depiction of nature's beauty – a testament to human curiosity and creativity captured through meticulous engravings like this one from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine
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