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Fine Art Print : Plantae selectae cereus, night blooming cactus
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Plantae selectae cereus, night blooming cactus
Sketch 31 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Picture shows close up of flower
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18th Century Bloom Cactaceae Cacti Cactus Caryophyllales Ehret Eudicot Georg Dionysius Georg Dionysius Ehret Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Night Blooming Cereus Plantae
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating close-up sketch of Plantae selectae cereus, also known as the night-blooming cactus. This stunning artwork is a rare find from the extensive collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The intricate details of the night-blooming cactus's flower are brought to life in this beautiful, high-quality print. A must-have for botanical art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, this Fine Art Print adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.9cm x 50.8cm (14.5" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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This exquisite sketch, titled "Plantae Selectae Cereus" by the renowned 18th century botanical artist Georg Dionysius Ehret, showcases a captivating close-up view of the night-blooming cereus (Cereus repandus) flower. The intricate illustration, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, is a testament to Ehret's exceptional skill and dedication to botanical accuracy. The night-blooming cereus, also known as the Queen of the Night, is a remarkable cactus native to Central and South America. Known for its long, tubular, and vibrant yellow flowers, this plant blooms only once a year, usually during the night, making it a rare and enchanting sight. Ehret's meticulous drawing reveals the intricate details of the night-blooming cereus flower, from the delicate petals to the intricate stamen and pistil. The illustration is a valuable addition to Ehret's extensive body of work, which contributed significantly to the advancement of botanical science during the 18th century. As a member of the Cactaceae family, the night-blooming cereus is a cactus, a type of succulent plant that stores water in its stems. It is also an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. More specifically, it is a eudicot, a type of dicotyledon, which means it has two seed leaves, or cotyledons, when it germinates. The night-blooming cereus is also classified as a member of the Caryophyllales order, which includes a diverse range of flowering plants. Ehret's sketch of the night-blooming cereus is not only a beautiful work of art but also an important historical document, providing valuable insights into the botanical knowledge of the 18th century. The intricacy and detail of the illustration serve as a reminder of the fascination and wonder that botanical discoveries held during this period, and continue to inspire curiosity and exploration in the natural world today.
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