Fine Art Print : Plants / Solanum Tuberosum
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Plants / Solanum Tuberosum
POTATO (FR : pomme de terre)
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Media ID 592812
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Pla Nts Potato Solanum Terre Tuberosum Pomme
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Breathe life into your home or office with the exquisite beauty of our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this stunning image of a Potato (Solanum Tuberosum) by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating print showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of the humble potato, transforming it into a work of art. Perfect for adding a touch of nature and sophistication to any space, our Fine Art Prints are printed on high-quality paper using archival inks, ensuring lasting brilliance and vividness. Bring the enchanting world of botanicals into your daily life with this timeless and elegant addition to your collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34cm x 53.3cm (13.4" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 19th century print depicts the humble yet essential Solanum tuberosum, commonly known as the Potato or Pomme de Terre. The potato, a staple food source for millions around the world, has a rich and fascinating history that dates back to the ancient Andes Mountains in South America. The image showcases the tubers in their natural state, with their rough, brown skin and distinctive eye pattern. The potato's history is deeply intertwined with human civilization, as it was first domesticated by the Inca and other Andean cultures around 7000 BC. The potato's versatility and high nutritional value made it an invaluable food source, and it spread throughout Europe following the Spanish conquest of South America in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The potato's impact on history is significant, as it played a crucial role in the European population boom during the 18th and 19th centuries. The potato's high yield and ability to be grown in a variety of climates made it a staple food for many European populations, particularly in Ireland. However, the potato's dependence on a specific climate and the lack of crop rotation practices led to the Great Famine in Ireland in the mid-19th century, which resulted in the deaths of over one million people and the emigration of another million. Despite this tragic chapter in its history, the potato remains an essential food source for people around the world. Today, there are over 4,000 varieties of potatoes grown, and they are a staple food in many countries, including Ireland, Belgium, and Poland. This print serves as a reminder of the potato's rich history and its continued importance in the global food supply.
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