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Christmas rose, Helleborus niger, and henbane
Christmas rose, Helleborus niger, and henbane, Hyoscyamus niger.. Christmas rose, Helleborus niger 1, and henbane, Hyoscyamus niger. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798
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Bilderbuchfurkinder Friedrichbertuch Henbane Picturebookforchildren
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.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20cm x 24.4cm (7.9" 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 enchanting handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1798, showcases two winter blooming plants: the Christmas Rose, Helleborus niger, and Henbane, Hyoscyamus niger. The Christmas Rose, with its elegant white petals and dark green leaves, is a traditional symbol of the winter solstice and the hope of renewal. It was believed that the plant could bloom even on Christmas Day, hence the name. The Henbane, on the other hand, is a poisonous plant with large, bell-shaped, hooded flowers that come in various shades of white, pink, and purple. Historically, Henbane was used for medicinal purposes, particularly for pain relief and as a sedative. However, its toxicity made it a dangerous substance if not handled properly. The intricate details of the engraving, with the delicate petals of the Christmas Rose and the sinuous curves of the Henbane, are a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the time. This beautiful illustration invites us to appreciate the wonders of nature, even during the coldest months of the year, and to remember that even in darkness, beauty can still be found.
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