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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
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection: A stunning depiction of the Aspidium filix mas, also known as the Male Shield Fern. This captivating print is sourced from the renowned archives of Mary Evans Prints Online and hails from William Curtis's seminal work, "Flora Londiniensis." Hand-coloured engraving brings the intricate details of this fern to life, transporting you to the heart of nature. Add an air of sophistication and charm to your home or office space with this exquisite, high-quality canvas print. Experience the beauty of the natural world, reimagined in vibrant colours and textures.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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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