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Genera Carduus ( true thistle ) and Centaurea
" Genera Carduus (" true thistle" ) and Centaurea. Chromolithograph from Sir William Jackson Hooker, The British Flora, Vol.1. Tab IV." Date: 1842
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1842 Carduus Centaurea Flora Genera Hooker Jackson Thistle True
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 22cm x 39.6cm (8.7" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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 stunning chromolithograph is a beautiful representation of two beloved plants from the British flora: Genera Carduus, commonly known as the True Thistle, and Centaurea. The image is taken from Sir William Jackson Hooker's seminal work, "The British Flora," published in 1842. Hooker, a renowned botanist and the first director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, meticulously documented over 2,500 plant species in this comprehensive publication. The True Thistle, depicted on the left side of the print, is a prickly perennial herb with distinctive purple flowers and spiny leaves. It is the national emblem of Scotland, and its distinctive appearance has made it a symbol of strength and resilience. The plant's ability to close its leaves when touched, revealing soft white hairs, is a fascinating adaptation that helps protect it from herbivores. On the right side of the print, the Centaurea, or common knapweed, is showcased. This flowering plant belongs to the daisy family and is characterized by its tall spikes of purple or pink flowers. The plant's name derives from the mythological Centaur, a half-human, half-horse creature, as its leaves were believed to have healing properties. This exquisite chromolithograph, produced during the height of the Victorian era, is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the British flora. Hooker's dedication to documenting these plants in such intricate detail has left a lasting legacy in the field of botany and continues to inspire appreciation for the natural world.
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