Poster Print : Apricot and plum by Maria van Huysum
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Apricot and plum by Maria van Huysum
Watercolour on paper c. 1750 by Maria van Huysum (c.1696 to after 1760). From the Dutch Collection of Botanical Drawings. Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1750
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Media ID 14239186
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Images Of Nature Women Artists Van Huysum
20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring the timeless beauty of 18th-century Dutch art into your home with our exquisite Maria van Huysum Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring the stunning watercolor "Apricot and Plum" by van Huysum, these prints showcase the intricate details and vibrant colors of the original work. Dated back to 1750, this masterpiece from the Dutch Collection of Botanical Drawings is now available as a high-quality poster, allowing you to enjoy the artistry and elegance of one of Europe's most renowned painters. Order now and add a touch of history and sophistication to any room in your house.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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 exquisite watercolor painting by Maria Sibylla Merian's contemporary, Maria van Huysum (c.1696-after 1760), showcases the lush and intricate beauty of apricots and plums in a still life arrangement. Van Huysum, a Dutch artist known for her exceptional botanical illustrations, masterfully captures the textures, colors, and forms of the ripe fruits against a backdrop of delicate foliage. The painting, created around 1750, is part of the Dutch Collection of Botanical Drawings held in the Library and Archives. Van Huysum's skillful use of watercolor techniques brings the fruits to life, with the apricots displaying a warm, golden hue and the plums showcasing their deep, rich purple tones. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the subtle variations in the fruits' surface textures, from the slight imperfections on the apricot's skin to the intricate veining on the plums. As a female artist in a male-dominated field, van Huysum's work stands out for its precision, beauty, and artistic merit. Her botanical illustrations were highly regarded during her time and continue to be celebrated today for their exceptional quality and aesthetic appeal. This image of apricots and plums is a testament to van Huysum's talent and her dedication to capturing the wonders of nature through her art. The painting's historical significance is further underscored by its inclusion in the Dutch Collection of Botanical Drawings, a valuable resource for the study and preservation of botanical art and horticultural history. This image of apricots and plums is not only a beautiful work of art but also an important historical document, capturing the natural world as it was known and appreciated during the 18th century.
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