Framed Print : Polypodium calcareum British Anna Atkins 1799
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Polypodium calcareum British Anna Atkins 1799
Polypodium calcareum, British; Anna Atkins (British, 1799 - 1871); England; 1853; Cyanotype; 25.4 × 19.4 cm (10 × 7 5, 8 in.)
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 18501655
© Liszt Collection
10 × 7 5 1799 1853 1871 254 × 194 Cm Anna Atkins Cyanotype
12"x10" Modern Frame
"Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: "Polypodium calcareum British Anna Atkins 1799" from the esteemed Liszt Collection. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating cyanotype image of Polypodium calcareum, a fern native to Britain, taken by Anna Atkins in 1853. Atkins, a pioneer in the photographic process, is renowned for her botanical cyanotypes, making this framed print an exceptional blend of art and science. The intricate details of the fern's structure are brilliantly captured in the distinctive cyan hue, offering a unique and timeless addition to any space."
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the exquisite beauty of Polypodium calcareum, a British fern species. The talented artist behind this masterpiece is Anna Atkins, a renowned British photographer who lived from 1799 to 1871. This particular work was created in England in 1853 using the cyanotype technique. The image measures 25.4 by 19.4 centimeters (10 by 7 and five-eighths inches), allowing us to appreciate even the finest details of this delicate fern specimen. The cyanotype process lends a unique blue hue to the print, enhancing its ethereal quality. Anna Atkins was an exceptional pioneer in photography and botany, making significant contributions to both fields during her lifetime. Her use of cyanotypes revolutionized scientific illustration and paved the way for future generations of photographers. As we gaze upon this stunning artwork, we are transported back in time to Victorian England when botanical exploration was at its peak. The intricate patterns and textures of Polypodium calcareum come alive before our eyes, inviting us into nature's secret world.
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