Fine Art Print : Dillenia alata
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Dillenia alata
Specimen of Dillenia alata, collected in Queensland, Australia, 1770, by Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander while on Captain James Cooks first voyage
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18th Century Australasia Australian Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Eudicot Queensland Solander Specimen Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Dilleniaceae Magnoliophyta
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of nature with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This exquisite piece showcases the Dillenia alata, a rare and stunning plant specimen collected during Captain James Cook's first voyage in 1770 by the renowned naturalists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander in Queensland, Australia. Our Fine Art Prints are sourced from the extensive archive of Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring this piece of history and natural wonder into your home or office, and let its timeless charm inspire and delight you every day.
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 34.1cm x 53.3cm (13.4" 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 stunning specimen of Dillenia alata, also known as the Golden Guinea Tree or Red Beech, was collected during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage to Australia in 1770. The plant was gathered by the renowned naturalists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander in Queensland, making it one of the earliest recorded botanical discoveries in Australasia. Dillenia alata is an angiosperm, belonging to the Dilleniaceae family, and is an important member of the Eudicot clade, which includes the majority of flowering plants. This particular specimen showcases the plant's distinctive features, including its attractive, glossy, and bright green leaves, as well as its small, fragrant flowers. The collection of this specimen marked a significant contribution to the scientific understanding of the botanical world during the 18th century. Joseph Banks, as the Chief Botanist of the voyage, meticulously documented and catalogued the numerous plant species discovered during the expedition. Daniel Solander, who served as Banks' assistant, played a crucial role in the identification and classification of these new discoveries. This photograph is a studio shot, capturing the essence and beauty of the historic specimen, which is now preserved for future generations to appreciate. The Dillenia alata, with its rich history and captivating appearance, remains an important symbol of the botanical discoveries made during Captain James Cook's groundbreaking voyage to the lands down under.
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