Poster Print : Forest mushroom and horse mushroom

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Forest mushroom and horse mushroom

Forest mushroom and horse mushroom.. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from his own British Edible Fungi, London, Kegan Paul, 1891

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Media ID 14209900

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Arvensis Britishediblefungi Mordecaicubittcooke Mushroom Mycology

A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Discover the enchanting beauty of the forest with our exquisite poster prints featuring "Forest Mushroom and Horse Mushroom" by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke. These stunning chromolithographs, sourced from the renowned Mary Evans Prints Online, transport you to a magical world of nature's bounty. The intricate details of the mushrooms, captured in Cooke's original British Edible Fungi illustration from 1891, are brought to life in vivid colors. Add an element of whimsy and wonder to your home or office space with this captivating and timeless piece from the Media Storehouse range of poster prints.

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 39.1cm x 59.4cm (15.4" 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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> Arts > Landscape paintings > Forest and woodland scenes > Forest artwork

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Related Images

EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Symphony of the Forest Floor: Forest Mushroom and Horse Mushroom". This chromolithograph, an intricate and colorful print produced by the Chromolithography process, showcases two of the most iconic forest fungi - the Forest Mushroom (Agaricus sylvaticus) and the Horse Mushroom (Arvensis). The illustration is an exquisite rendition from Mordecai Cubitt Cooke's seminal work, "British Edible Fungi," published in London by Kegan Paul in 1891. Mordecai Cubitt Cooke (1852-1934) was a British mycologist, botanist, and illustrator whose contributions to the field of mycology and botanical illustration are still celebrated today. His meticulous attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy are evident in this stunning representation of the Forest Mushroom and Horse Mushroom. The Forest Mushroom, also known as the Brittlegill or Parasol Mushroom, is a common edible mushroom found in woodlands across Europe and North America. Its cap ranges from 5 to 15 cm in diameter and is initially conical, later expanding to become umbrella-shaped. The cap's surface is covered in small, brittle gills that release spores when mature. The Horse Mushroom, on the other hand, is a large, brown, and inedible mushroom that can be found in grasslands and meadows. Its cap can grow up to 20 cm in diameter and is characterized by its warts or tubercles, which are covered in tiny, brown scales. Despite its inedibility, the Horse Mushroom plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil. This chromolithograph not only serves as a beautiful representation of these fascinating fungi but also offers a glimpse into the rich history of mycology and botany. It is a testament to Mordecai Cubitt Cooke's dedication to documenting the natural world and his unwavering commitment to scientific accuracy.

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