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Geodorum orchid, Geodorum terrestre
Lemon-coloured geodorum orchid, Geodorum terrestre (Geodorum citrinum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1821
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Curtis Orchid Samuel Terrestre Weddell Citrinum
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the enchanting beauty of nature into your home with our Media Storehouse Geodorum Orchid Poster Print. This exquisite print features a stunning lemon-coloured Geodorum terrestre orchid, hand-coloured from an original 1821 copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine. Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room with this captivating botanical print, now available through our Media Storehouse collection.
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 36.3cm x 59.4cm (14.3" 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 exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Lemon-coloured Geodorum Orchid, Geodorum terrestre (also known as Geodorum citrinum). The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Weddell and published in the esteemed Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine in London, in the year 1821. The Geodorum terrestre is a captivating terrestrial orchid, native to tropical regions of the world. Its vibrant, yellow-lemon coloured flowers bloom in clusters, adding a splash of sunshine to its surroundings. The delicate petals and sepals are adorned with intricate veining and subtle texture, creating a visually stunning display. The botanical illustration captures the essence of this remarkable plant, with precise attention to detail and an almost ethereal quality. The engraving process, which involved etching the design onto a copper plate and then printing it onto paper, was a laborious and time-consuming technique that required great skill and artistry. The Geodorum terrestre was a popular subject in botanical illustrations during the 19th century, reflecting its intrinsic beauty and the growing fascination with the natural world during this period. This illustration serves as a testament to the artistry and scientific curiosity of the time, providing us with a stunning record of this enchanting orchid. The Geodorum terrestre continues to captivate botanists, horticulturists, and nature enthusiasts alike, with its unique beauty and intriguing characteristics. This illustration serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world, and the role that art and science play in our understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
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