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Canvas Print : Tillandsia stricta, air plant
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Tillandsia stricta, air plant
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Botanical Illustration Brazil Bromeliaceae Bromeliad Captain Cook Captain James Cook Commelinid Cook Endeavour Epiphyte First Monocot Monocotyledon Poales South America South American Sydney Parkinson Air Plant Angiospermae Epiphytic Magnoliophyta
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the beauty of history into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite artwork features the enchanting Tillandsia stricta, an air plant, as depicted in a stunning finished watercolor by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific (1768-1771). Acquired from Rights Managed at Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating piece transports you back in time while adding a touch of natural elegance to any room. Our premium canvas prints are made to order with vibrant colors and sharp details, ensuring a museum-quality finish for your cherished art."
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 stunning watercolour painting depicts the Tillandsia stricta, also known as the rigid air plant, an epiphyte endemic to South America. The illustration was created by the acclaimed Scottish artist Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean, between 1768 and 1771. Cook's ship, the Endeavour, made several stops along the coasts of Brazil and other South American countries, allowing Parkinson ample opportunity to observe and document the unique flora of the region. The Tillandsia stricta is a member of the Bromeliaceae family, which is part of the larger monocotyledonous order Angiospermae, and more specifically, the Poales. This air plant is characterized by its rigid, narrow leaves, which are adapted to absorb water and nutrients from the air and rain. The plant is also a bromeliad, a type of flowering plant that grows primarily in the tropics and subtropics. Parkinson's illustration captures the plant in its flowering stage, showcasing its intricate inflorescence and vibrant, yellow-green bracts. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the plant's veins, the texture of its leaves, and the precise shading that adds depth and dimension to the painting. As an epiphyte, the Tillandsia stricta grows on other plants or trees, rather than in soil. This adaptation allows it to thrive in a wide range of environments, from the forest floor to the canopy. Parkinson's illustration provides a valuable record of this fascinating plant, which was a new discovery for Europeans at the time. Today, the Tillandsia stricta remains an important species in the study of botany and plant evolution. Its unique adaptations and intricate structure continue to captivate scientists and artists alike, making it a beloved subject of botanical illustration and a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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