Canvas Print : Scarlet pimpernel, bogbean, and fringed waterlilly
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Scarlet pimpernel, bogbean, and fringed waterlilly
Scarlet pimpernel, bogbean, and fringed waterlilly.. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged, with Several Hundred Additional Plants, Principally from Sir John Hill, London, W. Locke, 1792
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Media ID 14203504
© Florilegius / Mary Evans
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Print collection: "Scarlet Pimpernel, Bogbean, and Fringed Waterlilly." This captivating print showcases the intricate beauty of nature, drawn from the pages of Joshua Hamilton's "Culpeper's English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal." Hand-colored botanical copperplate engraving brings the vibrant hues of the scarlet pimpernel, bogbean, and fringed waterlilly to life, creating a stunning piece that is sure to bring a touch of the natural world into your home or office. Each print is meticulously reproduced on high-quality canvas, ensuring a rich and vivid image that will endure for years to come. Experience the timeless allure of botanical art with this exquisite piece 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 exquisitely hand-colored botanical engraving showcases three remarkable aquatic plants: the Scarlet Pimpernel (Sagittaria sagittifolia), Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata), and Fringed Waterlily (Nymphaea phellomelanica). Originally published in Joshua Hamilton's Culpeper's English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal, this engraving is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of 18th-century botanical illustration. The Scarlet Pimpernel, depicted in the foreground, is a common aquatic plant with distinctive red flowers that bloom above the water's surface. The plant's tubers were used in traditional medicine for various ailments, including gout and scurvy. Bogbean, shown in the middle ground, is a small, floating aquatic plant with white flowers that bloom in late spring. Its rhizomes and roots were used in herbal medicine to treat a range of conditions, including jaundice, kidney stones, and gout. Fringed Waterlily, the largest plant in this engraving, is a beautiful and iconic aquatic plant with large, fragrant white flowers. Its seeds were used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including dysentery and diarrhea. This engraving is a stunning example of the art and science of botanical illustration during the height of the Enlightenment era. The intricate details and vibrant colors capture the essence of these plants, providing a window into the natural world of over 200 years ago. The botanical illustrations in Culpeper's English Family Physician were produced during a time when the study of plants was essential for both scientific discovery and medical advancement. Today, they continue to fascinate and inspire us with their beauty and historical significance.
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