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American lotus, Nelumbo lutea
American lotus, Nelumbo lutea (Yellow nelumbium, Nelumbium luteum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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Media ID 23161750
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Benjamin Botanist Henslow Lotus Lutea Luteum Maund Mills Nelumbo Stevens Watts Nelumbium
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the enchanting beauty of nature into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring the exquisite American Lotus, Nelumbo lutea. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate details of this stunning aquatic plant in a handcoloured copperplate engraving. With its vibrant yellow blooms and elegant leaves, this botanical masterpiece is a must-have for nature lovers and those seeking to add a touch of tranquility to their decor. Our high-quality canvas prints are printed using archival inks and coated with a protective varnish, ensuring your artwork remains vibrant and preserved for years to come.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the stunning beauty of the American Lotus, Nelumbo lutea, also known as Yellow Nelumbium or Nelumbium luteum. The image is taken from Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow's seminal work, "The Botanist," published in London in 1836. The meticulous attention to detail in this botanical illustration captures the intricacies of the American Lotus's unique features, from its large, circular, bright yellow leaves to its distinctive, fragrant, white flowers. The American Lotus is an aquatic perennial native to North America, growing in shallow, slow-moving water. It is one of the few lotus species that thrive in temperate climates, making it a beloved addition to Victorian gardens. The plant's large, circular leaves provide a striking contrast against the water's surface, creating a serene and picturesque scene. The botanical illustration was produced during the Victorian era, a time when the study of botany was at the height of its popularity. The intricate process of creating hand-colored copperplate engravings was a labor-intensive and expensive method used to produce highly detailed and accurate botanical illustrations. The resulting images were prized for their beauty and precision, making them valuable additions to scientific and botanical collections. This particular image, with its vibrant colors and intricate details, is a testament to the skill and dedication of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the Victorian era. It remains an enduring reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and documenting its beauty for future generations to appreciate.
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