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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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1801 Bauer Drawings Franz Purpurea Section Traverse Unfinished Unit Cambium Ovary Phloem Vascular Xylem
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.2cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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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