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Aspidium filix mas or Male Shield fern
Aspidium filix mas or Male Shield fern. Handcoloured engraving from William Curtis, Flora Londiniensis; containing a history of the plants indigenous to Great Britain. Edited by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker (vol. 1). Date: 1835
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1835 Curtis Edited Fern Flora Graves Hooker Jackson Shield Aspidium
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the natural beauty of the Male Shield Fern to your home or office with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite design, featuring an intricately hand-colored engraving of Aspidium filix mas or Male Shield Fern from William Curtis' Flora Londiniensis, is now available in a modern and vibrant metal print format. The high-quality metal print preserves the rich details and colors of the original engraving, creating a stunning piece of art that is sure to captivate any space. With its timeless charm and elegant design, this Metal Print is a must-have for nature lovers and art enthusiasts alike.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
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 hand-colored engraving showcases the Male Shield Fern, scientifically known as Aspidium filix mas, a native fern species found in Britain during the early 19th century. The intricately detailed illustration is taken from William Curtis's seminal work, "Flora Londiniensis," published in 1835. Curtis, a renowned botanist, compiled this comprehensive record of the indigenous plants of Great Britain, with this volume edited by George Graves and William Jackson Hooker. The Male Shield Fern is depicted in all its splendor, with its fronds unfurling from the central rhizome, displaying the distinctive shield-like structures on the underside of the fronds, giving rise to the common name. These structures, which are only present on the male ferns, are thought to play a role in the plant's reproduction. The engraving, produced during the height of the botanical illustration era, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and the artistic skill of the time. This image offers a glimpse into the natural history of Britain during the 1800s and the rich botanical knowledge that was being documented and disseminated during this period.
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