Poster Print : Bletia purpurea
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Bletia purpurea
Bletia purpurea - Bletia purpurea. Longidunal and traverse section of the ovary. Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1801. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library, Bauer Unit, Unfinished Drawings of Plants 3: no. 41. Date: 1801
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Media ID 14376512
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1801 Bauer Drawings Franz Purpurea Section Traverse Unfinished Unit Cambium Ovary Phloem Vascular Xylem
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the enchanting beauty of the natural world into your home or office with our exquisite Bletia purpurea Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating illustration, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate longidunal and traverse section of the ovary, delicately rendered in watercolor by renowned botanical artist Franz Bauer in 1801. With its rich purplish hues and intricate details, this stunning print is an unforgettable addition to any space, evoking the elegance and wonder of the botanical world. Order yours today and let the magic of nature unfold.
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 42cm x 56.3cm (16.5" x 22.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolor illustration, created by the renowned botanical artist Franz Bauer in 1801, showcases the longitudinal and transverse sections of the ovary of Bletia purpurea. The Bletia purpurea, also known as the Purple Orchid, is a stunning epiphyte native to Central and South America. Bauer's illustration provides a detailed and accurate representation of the plant's reproductive anatomy. In the longitudinal section, we can observe the ovary's elongated shape and the arrangement of the ovules along the placenta. The transverse section reveals the complex structure of the ovary, including the outer pericarp, the middle mesocarp, and the inner endocarp. The innermost layer of the ovary, visible in both sections, is the vascular tissue, composed of the cambium, xylem, and phloem. The cambium is the layer responsible for the growth of secondary tissues, while the xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant, and the phloem facilitates the transport of sugars produced in the leaves to other parts of the plant. This illustration is part of the Unfinished Drawings of Plants collection in the Botany Library, a testament to Bauer's exceptional skill and dedication to accurately recording the natural world. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this watercolor provide a captivating glimpse into the complex structures of the Bletia purpurea ovary, offering insights into the plant's reproductive biology and anatomical features.
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