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Premium Framed Print : Engraving depicting the rotting leaves of a potato plant due to a fungal infection which was spread by aphids. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
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Engraving depicting the rotting leaves of a potato plant due to a fungal infection which was spread by aphids. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5426442 Engraving depicting the rotting leaves of a potato plant due to a fungal infection which was spread by aphids. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
Media ID 38512408
© Bridgeman Images
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (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.
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This haunting engraving from the 19th century captures the devastating effects of a fungal infection on a potato plant. The once vibrant leaves now lie in decay, their edges curling and turning brown as the disease takes hold. The culprit behind this destruction? Aphids, tiny insects that spread the fungus with each feeding.
In agriculture, such scenes were all too common during this time period, as farmers struggled to combat pests and diseases without modern pesticides or genetic modifications. This print serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those who depend on the land for their livelihood.
The intricate details of this engraving draw us in, inviting us to contemplate not just the physical damage to the plant but also the broader implications for food production and sustainability. It is a testament to both the skill of the artist and the importance of documenting agricultural practices throughout history.
As we gaze upon these rotting leaves, we are reminded of our interconnectedness with nature and our responsibility to steward it well. May this image inspire us to seek innovative solutions for protecting crops and preserving our precious resources for future generations.
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