Canvas Print : Auricula, Primula auricula
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Auricula, Primula auricula
Auricula, Primula auricula.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805. Edwards (1768-1819) was the artist of thousands of botanical plates for Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register
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Media ID 14208924
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1805 Auricula Curtis Edwards Lambeth Lectures Primula Sydenham
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the beauty of nature into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning botanical illustration, "Auricula, Primula auricula," is a hand-colored copperplate engraving by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss' Lectures on Botany. Each print is meticulously printed on high-quality canvas and coated with a protective varnish to ensure vibrant colors and lasting durability. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your decor with this captivating representation of the Auricula Primula, now available as a Canvas Print from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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 handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of Auricula, Primula auricula, as illustrated by the renowned botanical artist Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis' Lectures on Botany, delivered at the Botanic Garden in Lambeth, London, in 1805. Sydenham Edwards (1768-1819) was a prolific botanical artist, creating thousands of plates for the esteemed Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register. His meticulous attention to detail and exceptional artistic skill are evident in this stunning representation of the Auricula, a hardy perennial herb native to central Europe. The Auricula, also known as the Primula auricula, is celebrated for its distinctive rosettes of velvety, often frilled, leaves and vibrant, bell-shaped flowers. In this illustration, Edwards masterfully captures the intricate veining on the leaves and the delicate petals of the flower, which come in various colors, including red, blue, purple, and white. This historical botanical illustration is a testament to the rich heritage of botanical art and the significant role it played in documenting and preserving the natural world during the 18th and 19th centuries. The intricate process of creating handcoloured copperplate engravings, which involved etching the design onto a copper plate, printing it, and then painstakingly hand-coloring each print, was a labor-intensive and time-consuming endeavor. The Lectures on Botany, delivered by William Curtis at the Botanic Garden in Lambeth, were an essential resource for botanists, horticulturists, and collectors, providing accurate and detailed information about a wide range of plant species. This Auricula illustration is a prime example of the high-quality botanical art and scientific knowledge that was produced during this period, making it a valuable addition to any collection of botanical art or historical prints.
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