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Urania speciosa; Palm
Watercolour from the John Reeves Collection; c.1820s Date: 1820
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Media ID 14238314
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
1820s Arecaceae Arecales Commelinid John Reeves John Reeves Collection Monocot Monocotyledon Palm Palm Tree Palmae Reeves Reeves Collection Zingiberales Angiospermae Magnoliophyta Ravenala Ravenala Madagascariensis Strelitziaceae Travellers Tree
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of exquisite Photographic Prints featuring the captivating watercolor artwork, "Urania speciosa; Palm" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning piece, dating back to the 1820s, is taken from the John Reeves Collection. Immerse yourself in the intricate details and vibrant colors of this beautiful watercolor depiction of the Urania Palm. Each print is meticulously crafted using the highest quality materials, ensuring a stunning addition to your home or office décor. Bring a touch of history and natural beauty into your space with this timeless piece from Media Storehouse.
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.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
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This stunning watercolor painting depicts Urania speciosa, also known as the Traveler's Palm or Ravenala madagascariensis, a unique and captivating palm species native to Madagascar. Created in the 1820s by the renowned botanical artist John Reeves, this exquisite work of art is part of the John Reeves Collection, a significant historical archive of botanical illustrations. Urania speciosa is a monocotyledonous plant belonging to the family Strelitziaceae, order Zingiberales, and subclass Commelinid. It is characterized by its tall, unbranched trunk and fan-like leaves, which can grow up to 10 meters in length. The leaves are composed of numerous leaflets, each with a distinctive midrib and intricate veination pattern. The plant produces large, vibrant red and white bracts that surround its inflorescence, which resembles a spadix. The painting showcases the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of John Reeves, who accurately captured the intricacies of the plant's anatomy and form. The rich green hues of the leaves and the delicate veins are rendered with remarkable precision, while the contrasting textures of the trunk and the leaves add depth and dimension to the composition. The 19th century was a golden age of botanical exploration, and the John Reeves Collection is a testament to the remarkable discoveries made during this period. This painting of Urania speciosa not only showcases the beauty and diversity of the natural world but also serves as a valuable historical record of a fascinating plant species.
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