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Greater knapweed, Centaurea scabiosa
Greater knapweed, Centaurea scabiosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1792
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Centaurea Greater Herbal Knapweed Scabiosa Sowerby Smith
20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring the beauty of nature into your home or office with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This particular print showcases the enchanting Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa), as beautifully captured in a handcoloured copperplate engraving from James Smith's English Botany, published in London in 1792. With its intricate details and vibrant colours, this timeless piece is a testament to the artistry of James Sowerby's illustrations. Add this captivating print to your collection and enjoy the wonders of nature, right at your fingertips.
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 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
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.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the vibrant and intricately detailed blooms of the Greater Knapweed, Centaurea scabiosa. The image is a beautiful representation of the plant as illustrated by the renowned botanical artist, James Sowerby, for James Smith's English Botany, published in London in 1792. The Greater Knapweed, also known as Greater Burnet Saxifrage or Black Knapweed, is a native plant of Europe and western Asia. It is characterized by its distinctive, large, purple-blue flowers that form dense, rounded heads atop tall stems. The plant's leaves are lanceolate and serrated, with a rough texture and a grayish-green color. The Greater Knapweed has a rich history in herbal medicine, with traditional uses dating back to ancient times. The plant was believed to have various medicinal properties, including the ability to treat wounds, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain. The roots were also used to make a yellow dye. This stunning botanical illustration not only showcases the beauty of the Greater Knapweed but also highlights the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of James Sowerby. The intricate engraving technique used to create this print captures every curve and line of the plant's flowers and leaves, making it a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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