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Common furze or whin, Ulex europaeus
Common furze or whin, Ulex europaeus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800
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Common Europaeus Furze Gorse Sowerby Whin Smith Ulex
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection: a stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving of Common Furze or Whin, Ulex europaeus. This exquisite print, sourced from the esteemed James Smith's English Botany archive at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate details of this beautiful and resilient plant. Each print is meticulously reproduced with the utmost care to preserve the original's vibrant colours and fine lines. Bring the natural world into your home or office with this timeless piece of botanical 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 32.2cm x 53.3cm (12.7" 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.
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Common Furze, Ulex europaeus: A Vibrant Display of Resilience and Beauty This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany in 1800, showcases the captivating allure of Common Furze, scientifically known as Ulex europaeus. The intricate details of the plant's structure, from its delicate flowers to its thorny branches, are brought to life through Sowerby's skilled artistic hand. Common Furze, also known as gorse or whin, is a hardy, evergreen shrub native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Its vibrant yellow flowers bloom in late winter and early spring, providing a burst of colour against the backdrop of a still-barren landscape. These flowers attract a variety of pollinators, contributing to the plant's ability to reproduce. Despite its small size, Common Furze plays a significant role in its ecosystem. Its dense foliage provides shelter for various insects and birds, while its nitrogen-fixing roots help enrich the soil. The plant's resilience is evident in its ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils and in harsh environmental conditions. This botanical illustration is a testament to the natural beauty and importance of Common Furze. Its inclusion in James Smith's English Botany highlights the fascination with the natural world that was prevalent during the era of botanical exploration and discovery. Today, this illustration serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity that exists in our natural world and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
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