Framed Print : Barringtonia speciosa, barringtonia tree
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Barringtonia speciosa, barringtonia tree
No. 266 from the Botanical Drawings by George Forster made during Cooks second voyage 1772-1775. Illustration annotated with the number 191
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1754 1794 18th Century Asterid Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Ericales Eudicot Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Angiospermae Barringtonia Dicot Dicotyledon Lecythidaceae Magnoliophyta
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Barringtonia speciosa Framed Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your decor. This stunning botanical artwork showcases the beauty of the Barringtonia tree, meticulously illustrated by George Forster during Captain Cook's second voyage between 1772 and 1775. Annotated with the number 191, this piece is part of the extensive Botanical Drawings collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. Bring the rich history and natural wonder of this rare and exotic species into your home or office with our high-quality framed print. Experience the allure of the Barringtonia tree like never before.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite botanical illustration, numbered 191, depicts the Barringtonia speciosa, also known as the Barringtonia tree, as drawn by George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage from 1772 to 1775. Forster, a naturalist on the voyage, meticulously documented the flora of the Indo-Malayan region, including this striking flowering plant. The Barringtonia speciosa is an angiosperm, or flowering plant, belonging to the order Ericales and the family Lecythidaceae. It is an eudicot, meaning it has two seed leaves, or cotyledons, and is a member of the Magnoliophyta division. The tree is native to the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The illustration, annotated with the number 191, showcases the tree's distinctive pink flowers, which bloom in large clusters. The leaves are large, broad, and oblong in shape, with a smooth, glossy surface. The tree's bark is also notable for its unique, scaly texture. This illustration was created by the skilled hand of Johann George Adam Forster, who accompanied his father, George Forster, on the voyage. The drawing is part of a larger collection of botanical illustrations produced during the voyage, which documented over 1,300 new plant species. The Barringtonia speciosa remains an important species in the study of angiosperms and dicots, and its discovery during Cook's voyage expanded European knowledge of the natural world. This beautiful illustration serves as a testament to the scientific curiosity and exploration of the 18th century.
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