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Photographic Print : Banksia integrifolia, coastal banksia
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Banksia integrifolia, coastal banksia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Australasia Australian Banksia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Eudicot Eudicotinae Potted Histories Proteaceae Proteales Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the stunning Banksia integrifolia photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite image showcases the beauty of the coastal banksia, captured in a finished watercolour created by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific, between 1768 and 1771. Now, you can bring the rich history and vibrant colours of this iconic Australian native flower into your home or office. Our high-quality photographic prints are rights managed, ensuring you receive a unique and authentic piece that tells a story. Add this beautiful work of art to your collection and let the captivating story of the Banksia integrifolia inspire you every day.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.8cm x 27.9cm (7.4" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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 watercolour painting depicts the coastal banksia, Banksia integrifolia, as captured by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The Australian native plant, a member of the Proteaceae family, is shown in full bloom with its distinctive golden-yellow flowers and elegant, serrated leaves. The coastal banksia, also known as the coastal bottlebrush, is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is a eudicot, a subgroup of dicotyledonous plants, characterized by having two seed leaves and two cotyledons. The painting is a testament to the rich botanical discoveries made during Cook's voyage, which significantly expanded European knowledge of the flora of Australasia. Parkinson, an accomplished artist and naturalist, created this exquisite watercolour while the HMS Endeavour was anchored in Botany Bay, New South Wales. The painting provides a glimpse into the natural beauty of the Australian coastline and the unique plant life that thrived there. The coastal banksia is still found along the eastern coast of Australia today and is an important part of the region's ecosystem. This watercolour painting is a valuable historical document, offering insights into the natural history of the Pacific region during the 18th century. It is a testament to the importance of exploration and discovery in expanding human knowledge of the natural world. Sydney Parkinson's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of the coastal banksia make this painting a true masterpiece of botanical illustration.
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