Poster Print : Orchis morio, green-winged orchid
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Orchis morio, green-winged orchid
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, May 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Media ID 8605641
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Arthur Harry Church Asparagales Monocot Monocotyledon Orchid Orchidaceae Orchids Orchis Purple Vibrant Winged Angiospermae Green Winged Orchid Magnoliophyta Orchis Morio
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home or office with Media Storehouse's range of poster prints. This exquisite piece features the enchanting "Orchis morio," also known as the green-winged orchid. Originally painted in watercolor by Arthur Harry Church in May 1903, this stunning artwork is now available for you to enjoy. Held in the prestigious Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, this unique and captivating image is a must-have for botanical enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Order your Media Storehouse poster print today and bring a touch of the Botanical Gardens into your space."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolour painting depicts the enchanting Orchis morio, commonly known as the Green-winged Orchid. Created by the skilled hand of Victorian artist Arthur Harry Church in May 1903, this beautiful illustration is now held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The Orchis morio is a rare and captivating member of the Orchidaceae family, characterized by its unique green wings and delicate pink petals. As a monocotyledonous flowering plant, it is part of the larger group of Angiospermae, or flowering plants, and is classified within the order Asparagales. The intricate details of the Orchis morio's petals and labellum are rendered with remarkable precision and vibrancy in Church's painting. The pink petals, delicately curled and adorned with subtle veining, contrast beautifully with the bold green wings, creating a striking visual effect. The labellum, with its intricate texture and subtle shading, adds an additional layer of intrigue and allure to this already captivating flower. Church's masterful use of watercolour paints brings the Green-winged Orchid to life, allowing us to appreciate its beauty and intricacy in a way that goes beyond mere words. This painting is a testament to the artistry and natural curiosity of the Victorian era, a time when the study and documentation of the natural world was a source of great fascination and inspiration. The Orchis morio continues to captivate and inspire, both for its natural beauty and for the intricacy and precision of its design. This painting serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world, and of the enduring power of art to capture and convey the wonder and mystery of the natural world.
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