Canvas Print : Orchis morio, green-winged orchid
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Orchis morio, green-winged orchid
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, May 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Media ID 8605641
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Arthur Harry Church Asparagales Monocot Monocotyledon Orchid Orchidaceae Orchids Orchis Purple Vibrant Winged Angiospermae Green Winged Orchid Magnoliophyta Orchis Morio
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the enchanting beauty of the natural world into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite piece features the captivating "Orchis morio, green-winged orchid" painted in watercolor by Arthur Harry Church in May 1903. Meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, this canvas print is a testament to the timeless allure of botanical art. Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room with this stunning representation of nature's intricate details and vibrant colors."
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 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolour painting depicts the enchanting Orchis morio, commonly known as the Green-winged Orchid. Created by the skilled hand of Victorian artist Arthur Harry Church in May 1903, this beautiful illustration is now held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The Orchis morio is a rare and captivating member of the Orchidaceae family, characterized by its unique green wings and delicate pink petals. As a monocotyledonous flowering plant, it is part of the larger group of Angiospermae, or flowering plants, and is classified within the order Asparagales. The intricate details of the Orchis morio's petals and labellum are rendered with remarkable precision and vibrancy in Church's painting. The pink petals, delicately curled and adorned with subtle veining, contrast beautifully with the bold green wings, creating a striking visual effect. The labellum, with its intricate texture and subtle shading, adds an additional layer of intrigue and allure to this already captivating flower. Church's masterful use of watercolour paints brings the Green-winged Orchid to life, allowing us to appreciate its beauty and intricacy in a way that goes beyond mere words. This painting is a testament to the artistry and natural curiosity of the Victorian era, a time when the study and documentation of the natural world was a source of great fascination and inspiration. The Orchis morio continues to captivate and inspire, both for its natural beauty and for the intricacy and precision of its design. This painting serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world, and of the enduring power of art to capture and convey the wonder and mystery of the natural world.
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