Metal Print : Salvia nutans, nodding sage
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Salvia nutans, nodding sage
Watercolour on vellum, c. mid-17th century by Madeleine Basseporte (1701-1780). Held in the Library and Archives
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Media ID 14239214
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Asterid Botanic Cooking Eudicot Herb Images Of Nature Labiatae Lamiaceae Lamiales Sage Salvia Watercolor Women Artists Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Seasoning
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Introducing the captivating Salvia nutans Metal Print from Media Storehouse, exclusively featuring a beautiful watercolour on vellum artwork by Madeleine Basseporte from the mid-17th century. This exquisite nodding sage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is now transformed into a stunning metal print, adding a unique and timeless touch to your space. With its rich colours and intricate details preserved in high definition, this metal print is not just a decorative piece but a window into the past. Elevate your home or office with this masterpiece from Media Storehouse.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
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 watercolor painting on vellum, dated around the mid-17th century, depicts Salvia nutans, also known as the nodding sage or drooping sage. Created by the skilled French artist Madeleine Basseporte (1701-1780), this botanical illustration showcases the beauty and intricacy of this angiosperm, a type of flowering plant. The Salvia nutans is a member of the large and diverse order of plants called the Lamiales, which includes the family Lamiaceae, to which the sage belongs. As a dicotyledon, or eudicot, this plant is characterized by having two seed leaves and two cotyledons when it germinates. The labiate, or two-lipped, flowers of the Salvia nutans are arranged in whorls along the stem and are prized for their aromatic properties. Basseporte's painting captures the delicate details of the Salvia nutans' flowers, which are characterized by their nodding shape and two-lipped structure. The artist's use of watercolor on vellum creates a rich, textured effect, highlighting the subtle variations in color and form. The nodding sage has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries. Its leaves and flowers are commonly used as a seasoning in various dishes, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. The plant's medicinal properties have also been explored, with some studies suggesting that it may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. As a woman artist working in the mid-17th century, Madeleine Basseporte's work is an important contribution to the history of botanical illustration. Her meticulous attention to detail and mastery of watercolor techniques make this painting a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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