Poster Print : Hippeastrum, Dutch amaryllis
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Hippeastrum, Dutch amaryllis
Illustration by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840), held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Media ID 14237906
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
18th Century Amaryllidaceae Amaryllis Asparagales Bauer Francis Francis Bauer Hippeastrum Monocot Monocotyledon Angiospermae Magnoliophyta Orange Colour
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the enchanting beauty of nature into your home or office with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints featuring the exquisite illustration of a Hippeastrum, or Dutch amaryllis, by Franz Andreas Bauer. This stunning botanical artwork, sourced from the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of this iconic flower. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Order yours today and let the timeless charm of this rare and captivating illustration inspire you every day.
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 39.7cm x 59.4cm (15.6" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration showcases the captivating beauty of Hippeastrum, commonly known as Dutch amaryllis, as depicted in an 18th-century drawing by the renowned botanical artist Franz Andreas Bauer. The illustration, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, is a testament to the rich history of botanical art and scientific exploration. Hippeastrum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, within the order Asparagales, and is characterized by its large, showy flowers. This particular illustration features several Hippeastrum blooms in various shades of pink, orange, and red, their vibrant colors adding a burst of brilliance to the composition. The botanical name Magnoliophyta, derived from the name of the 17th-century botanist Magnol, refers to the division of flowering plants, and the monocotyledonous plants, such as Hippeastrum, are characterized by having only one seed leaf, or cotyledon, upon germination. Franz Andreas Bauer, the artist behind this masterpiece, was a prominent figure in the world of botanical illustration during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His meticulous attention to detail and exceptional artistic skill are evident in this illustration, which continues to inspire awe and admiration to this day. The Hippeastrum, with its striking flowers and rich history, remains a beloved plant in gardens and homes around the world, serving as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the important role that botanical art plays in documenting and preserving it for future generations.
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