Poster Print : Oyster mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus
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Oyster mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus
Oyster mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus.. Oyster mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, Robert Hardwicke, London 1862. Cooke (1825-1914) was an English botanist and mycologist who worked at the India Museum and the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew
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1862 Account Agaricus Cooke Cubitt Easy Fungi Mordecai Mushroom Mycology Oyster Plain
20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home or workspace with our exquisite Oyster Mushroom Poster Print. This stunning image, captured from a chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, showcases the intricate details and alluring texture of the Oyster Mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus. The perfect addition to any space, our high-quality poster prints are sourced from Rights Managed images at Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display. Elevate your decor and ignite your imagination with this captivating representation of nature's wonders.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning chromolithograph depicts the Oyster mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus, as illustrated by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke for A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, published in London in 1862. Cooke, an English botanist and mycologist, created this exquisite work during his tenure at the India Museum and the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew. The Oyster mushroom, with its fan-shaped, ivory-colored caps and delicate, overlapping gills, is a popular edible mushroom found in various parts of the world. Its common name derives from its resemblance to the shell of an oyster. Cooke's illustration showcases the intricate details of the Oyster mushroom's anatomy, providing a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of fungi during the Victorian era. The chromolithograph process, which involves the transfer of an image from a series of lithographic stones onto a single sheet, allowed for vibrant, detailed, and accurate reproductions, making this an essential resource for mycologists and natural historians of the time. A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi was one of the most comprehensive works on British fungi during the 19th century, featuring over 600 species. Cooke's meticulous illustrations, combined with detailed descriptions, made this work an invaluable contribution to the field of mycology and the study of fungi. This image of the Oyster mushroom not only highlights the beauty of this edible fungus but also serves as a testament to Cooke's exceptional talent and dedication to documenting the natural world.
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