Fine Art Print : Cup-flowered water lily with large white flower
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Cup-flowered water lily with large white flower
Cup-flowered water lily with large white flower in front of round lily pad, Nymphaea nitida.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1790-1800
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Media ID 14206816
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1790 1800 Curtis Edwards Flowered Lily Nitida Nymphaea Sydenham Waterlily
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Breathtakingly beautiful, this Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse features a captivating image of a Cup-flowered water lily (Nymphaea nitida) with its large, radiant white bloom at the forefront. This exquisite print, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, is a handcolored copperplate engraving from the botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards, published by William Curtiss. Bring the serene beauty of nature into your home or office with this timeless and intricately detailed work of art.
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 32.4cm x 53.3cm (12.8" 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 exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the breathtaking beauty of the Cup-flowered water lily, Nymphaea nitida, with its large, pristine white flower in full bloom. The image, taken from Sydenham Edwards' botanical illustration published in William Curtis' Botanical Magazine between 1790 and 1800, captures the delicate intricacies of the water lily's cup-shaped petals and the circular lily pad floating gracefully on the water's surface. The Cup-flowered water lily, also known as the White Water Lily, is a native aquatic plant found in the shallow waters of Central and South America. The plant's large, fragrant flowers are renowned for their striking appearance and their ability to close at night, revealing a unique, intricate pattern of veins on the underside of the petals. This historical botanical illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and the artistic skill of the time. The intricate engraving process involved creating a design on a copper plate, which was then etched with acid to create the lines and details, and finally hand-colored to bring the image to life. The result is a stunning and accurate representation of the Cup-flowered water lily, which has stood the test of time as a symbol of beauty and tranquility. The Botanical Magazine, founded by William Curtis in 1787, was one of the first publications to focus exclusively on botanical illustrations and was a significant contributor to the advancement of botanical science during the 18th and 19th centuries. This image, along with countless others, provides a valuable record of the natural world and a glimpse into the rich history of botanical illustration.
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