Poster Print : Spruce or Norway Fir
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Spruce or Norway Fir
Plate 16 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771
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1786 18th Century Abies Alexander Cozens Conifer Coniferae Coniferophyta Coniferous Cozens Gymnosperm Norway Picea Pinaceae Pinales Pinophyta Pinopsida Scandinavia Spruce European Spruce Norway Spruce Picea Abies
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Introduce the beauty of natural history into your home or office with our exquisite Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular print showcases the enchanting illustration of a Spruce or Norway Fir tree, as depicted in Plate 16 from "The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees," created by A. Cozens in 1786. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the intricate detail and timeless allure of historical botanical illustrations. With its vibrant colors and intricate detailing, this poster is sure to add an air of elegance and sophistication to any space. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online."
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 52cm (16.5" x 20.5")
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
Plate 16 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, published in 1786 by Alexander Cozens, offers a detailed and accurate depiction of a Spruce or Norway Fir tree (Picea abies). This historic botanical illustration is an essential contribution to the field of botany during the 18th century, showcasing the intricacies of one of the most common coniferous trees in Europe and Scandinavia. The Spruce or Norway Fir, a member of the Pinaceae family, is a coniferous tree that thrives in cooler climates. Its scientific name, Picea abies, comes from the Latin words for pine (picea) and father of the waters (abies). This evergreen tree is characterized by its slender, conic shape and long, flexible branches. The needles of the Spruce or Norway Fir are flat, linear, and usually 1-2 cm long. Cozens' meticulous illustration captures the tree's unique features, including its distinctive cones, which are cylindrical and pendulous, and its woody, resinous bark. The tree's skeleton, or underlying structure, is also shown, revealing the branches' arrangement and the way they connect to the trunk. This botanical illustration is an important historical record of the Spruce or Norway Fir, which has been used for various purposes throughout history, including as a source of timber, as a Christmas tree, and for medicinal purposes. The tree's resin was also used as a turpentine substitute and as a component in the production of varnishes and resins. Cozens' work, published in 1786, is a testament to the scientific curiosity and advancements of the 18th century. His detailed and accurate illustrations of various tree species, including the Spruce or Norway Fir, continue to be valuable resources for botanists, historians, and anyone interested in the natural world.
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