Canvas Print : Lunaria biennis, honesty
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Lunaria biennis, honesty
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, undated. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 146
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Media ID 8602595
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Arthur Harry Church Brassicaceae Brassicales Cruciferae Eudicot Eurosid Honesty Lunaria Malvidae Purple Rosid Vibrant Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Breathtakingly beautiful, this canvas print from Media Storehouse features an exquisite watercolour of Lunaria biennis, also known as honesty. This captivating image, taken from the extensive collection at the Natural History Museum in London, showcases the delicate intricacies of Arthur Harry Church's brushwork. Bring the enchanting world of botanical art into your home with this high-quality canvas print, a timeless addition to any decor. rights managed through Mary Evans Prints Online."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolour painting depicts Lunaria biennis, commonly known as Honesty, a beautiful and vibrant flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, also known as the Cruciferae or mustard family. The plant is shown in full bloom, with its distinctive purple, heart-shaped flowers hanging in clusters from slender stems. The illustration is a stunning example of Victorian-era botanical art, created by the skilled hand of Arthur Harry Church. The painting is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, a testament to its historical significance and artistic merit. Lunaria biennis is an eudicot, or double-seeded angiosperm, and is further classified as an eurosid, rosid, and a member of the Malvidae, Brassicales order. The plant's common name, Honesty, is derived from the Old English word "hones," meaning "true," likely referring to the plant's honest and straightforward appearance. The painting captures the essence of this charming plant, with its intricate details and vibrant colors. The delicate petals of the flower are rendered in rich purples, while the veins on the leaves are meticulously depicted in shades of green. The overall effect is one of elegance and beauty, a testament to the artist's skill and the natural wonder of the plant world. This watercolour painting is a captivating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the Victorian fascination with the natural world and the artistry of botanical illustration. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the beauty of the natural world, and the role that art plays in documenting and appreciating the natural world around us.
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