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Framed Print : Gay-flowered placea, Placea ornata
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Gay-flowered placea, Placea ornata
Gay-flowered placea, Placea ornata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after G. Miers from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854
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Amaryllis Barclay Lindley Ornamental Ornata Shrubbery Sweet
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring the enchanting beauty of the natural world into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece showcases the stunning Gay-flowered Placea, Placea ornata, a rare and exotic bloom that was once a delight for Victorian horticulturists. Hand-coloured from a rare 1854 copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after G. Miers, this print is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of the past. Each Framed Print is carefully crafted with museum-quality materials to ensure longevity and vibrancy, allowing you to enjoy this botanical masterpiece for years to come.
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.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of Placea ornata, also known as the Gay-flowered placea or the Gay-flowered amaryllis. Depicting a delicate and intricately detailed bloom, this botanical illustration was created by G. Barclay, based on an original observation by G. Miers, and published in John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery in 1854. The Placea ornata is a rare and fascinating bulbous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. Its stunning, funnel-shaped flowers emerge in a vibrant, rich pink hue, with six petals and six sepals that are slightly curved and adorned with intricate veining. The flowers grow on long, slender scapes, rising above the clump of narrow, strap-shaped leaves. Botanical illustrations like this one were an essential part of the 19th-century scientific community, as they provided accurate records of new plant discoveries, facilitated the exchange of knowledge between researchers, and inspired horticulturists and gardeners. This particular illustration, with its intricate details and rich coloration, is a testament to the skill and artistry of the engraver and the dedication of the botanists who sought to document the natural world around them.
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