Framed Print : Botanical engravings
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Botanical engravings
Engraving from Natural History of Jamaica Tab 166 by Sir Hans Sloane. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Media ID 8625824
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Caribbean Greater Antilles Jamaica Sir Hans Sloane Sloane Voyage Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
12"x10" Modern Frame
Experience the timeless beauty of nature with our Botanical Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. These exquisite pieces showcase intricately detailed botanical engravings from the Natural History of Jamaica, created by Sir Hans Sloane and held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Each print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the rich history of botanical illustration. Bring a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home or office with these stunning, rights-managed framed prints.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning botanical engraving is a captivating glimpse into the natural wonders of Jamaica, as depicted in Sir Hans Sloane's "Natural History of Jamaica" published in 1696. Tab 166 showcases an array of exquisite flowers and trees native to the Greater Antilles, with a particular focus on angiosperms, or flowering plants. Sir Hans Sloane, an Irish physician, naturalist, and collector, embarked on a voyage to Jamaica in 1687, where he meticulously documented and collected over 6,000 plant specimens. The intricate engraving reveals an impressive diversity of flora, including vibrant and unfamiliar blooms, as well as towering trees. The detail is so precise that one can almost hear the gentle rustling of leaves and feel the soft petals beneath the fingertips. The engraving is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, a testament to the enduring importance of Sloane's work in the study of botany and the natural world. The Caribbean island of Jamaica, with its rich biodiversity, has long been a source of fascination for naturalists, botanists, and explorers. Sloane's meticulous documentation and illustration of its flora played a pivotal role in the scientific understanding of the region's unique ecosystems and the classification of angiosperms. This engraving is not only a beautiful work of art but also a valuable historical record of the natural history of Jamaica and the broader Caribbean region.
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