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Meadowsweet or mead wort, Filipendula ulmaria
Meadowsweet or mead wort, Filipendula ulmaria, Spiraea ulmaria, Ulmaire. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Meadowsweet or mead wort, Filipendula ulmaria, Spiraea ulmaria, Ulmaire. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Debray Dupuis Edouard Flore Francois Gerard Herincq Maubert Mead Medicale Oscar Pierre Regne Reveil Spiraea Vegetal Wort Filipendula Meadowsweet Ulmaria
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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Meadowsweet, or Filipendula ulmaria, as it is botanically known, is depicted in this stunning handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert. Part of the Spiraeaceae family, meadowsweet is native to Europe, Asia, and northern America. The plant is characterized by its tall, branching stems, covered in small, white or pink flowers, which bloom in flat-topped clusters. Meadowsweet was highly valued in medieval Europe for its sweet, pleasant fragrance, which gave rise to its alternative name, mead wort. This moniker refers to the plant's historical use in brewing mead, an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey and water. However, meadowsweet was also used for medicinal purposes, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. The engraving, taken from Pierre Oscar Reveil's "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale," published by A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs between 1864 and 1871, showcases the intricate details of the meadowsweet plant. The delicate petals of the flowers, the veined leaves, and the intricately textured stems are all rendered with remarkable precision and artistry. The handcolouring adds an additional layer of beauty, bringing the plant to life and highlighting its unique features. This image offers a glimpse into the natural world of the past, showcasing the beauty and intricacy of meadowsweet, a plant that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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