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Fine Art Print : Twin flowered agave, Agave geminiflora
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Twin flowered agave, Agave geminiflora
Twin flowered agave, Agave geminiflora. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Plee, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of nature with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating print features the Twin Flowered Agave, Agave geminiflora, as depicted in an intricately detailed handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali. Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original Mary Evans Picture Library source, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Transform your home or office into a gallery of natural wonders with this stunning addition to your collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Twin Flowered Agave, Agave geminiflora, taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was engraved by Plee and drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840). Turpin is celebrated for his exceptional talent in botanical illustration and is considered one of the greatest of the 19th century. The Agave geminiflora, also known as the Twin-flowered Agave, is a succulent plant native to Mexico. The plant is characterized by its distinctive rosette of fleshy leaves, each topped with a pair of flowers, hence the name 'twin-flowered.' The intricate details of the Agave geminiflora are beautifully captured in this engraving, with its textured leaves and delicate flowers. The background of the illustration is adorned with various marine fossils, shells, and other natural elements, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal of the print. The Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali was a comprehensive work that covered a wide range of natural sciences, including botany, conchology, and mineralogy. Turpin's illustrations were of exceptional quality, making this publication a valuable resource for scholars and collectors of natural history. This exquisite piece of botanical art is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the skill and dedication of the artists and scientists of the past. The intricate details of the Agave geminiflora, captured in this hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, continue to captivate and inspire us today.
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