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View of the Banyan-Tree (Ficus Indica), showing Adventitious Roots (engraving)
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View of the Banyan-Tree (Ficus Indica), showing Adventitious Roots (engraving)
966560 View of the Banyan-Tree (Ficus Indica), showing Adventitious Roots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Banyan-Tree (Ficus Indica), showing Adventitious Roots. Illustration for Science For All by Robert Brown (Cassell, c 1890).); © Look and Learn
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Banyan Tree Popular Showing Ficus Indica
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This engraving titled "View of the Banyan-Tree (Ficus Indica), showing Adventitious Roots" transports us to a lush and exotic landscape. The image showcases the majestic beauty of a banyan tree, with its sprawling branches and intricate network of adventitious roots. The artist, belonging to the English School in the 19th century, skillfully captures the essence of this popular subject in scientific illustrations. The fine details and precision in depicting every root and leaf highlight their significance in understanding botany. Originally featured as an illustration for Robert Brown's book "Science For All" published by Cassell around 1890, this print offers a glimpse into nature's wonders through art. It serves as a visual aid for readers seeking knowledge about adventitious roots and their role within ficus indica trees. The banyan tree itself holds cultural significance across various regions due to its unique growth pattern and ability to create vast canopies that provide shade from scorching sun rays. Its grandeur is further enhanced by these extraordinary roots that grow from aboveground stems or trunks. This particular print, part of a private collection now available through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, allows us to appreciate both the artistic talent behind it and the scientific curiosity it ignites within us.
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