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PLANTS / RUMEX SCUTATUS
common name : FRENCH SORREL Date: 1868
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Media ID 20144945
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1868 Common Rumex Scutatus Sorrel
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: a stunning, vintage illustration of Rumex Scutatus, also known as French Sorrel. This captivating print, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online archive, dates back to 1868. With intricate detail and vibrant colors, this beautiful illustration showcases the unique characteristics of this plant, making it a must-have for any botanical enthusiast or home decor. Our high-quality framed print is meticulously crafted to preserve the original artwork's integrity, ensuring a timeless piece that adds charm and sophistication to any space.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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 botanical illustration showcases Rumex scutatus, commonly known as French Sorrel, captured in its natural beauty in the late 19th century. The print, created in 1868, is a testament to the intricate detail and artistic skill of the botanical illustration movement during this era. The vibrant green leaves of the French Sorrel are depicted with remarkable accuracy, each leaf vein meticulously rendered to reveal the plant's complex structure. The red-tinged stems add a pop of color against the lush foliage, while the tiny, yellow-green flowers peek out from between the leaves, adding to the plant's allure. French Sorrel is a perennial herb native to Europe and western Asia, and has been cultivated for its tangy, lemony flavor since ancient times. Its leaves have been used as a culinary herb, a souring agent, and a medicinal plant for various ailments. The plant thrives in moist, shady conditions and can be identified by its distinctive red-tinged stems and arrow-shaped leaves. Botanical illustrations like this one were an essential tool for scientists and botanists during the 19th century, providing accurate records of plant species and contributing to the advancement of taxonomy and plant identification. Today, they continue to be appreciated for their artistic merit and historical significance, offering a glimpse into the natural world as it was captured by skilled illustrators over a century ago.
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