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Silk grass, Yucca filamentosa
Silk grass, Yucca filamentosa. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896
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Media ID 23390990
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Africanus Bois Desire Favourite Gardening Greenhouse Horticulture Lily Silk Step Umbellatus Yucca Agapanthus
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the timeless beauty of nature into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image of Silk Grass, Yucca filamentosa, captured in a charming chromolithograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports you to a serene garden setting. The intricate details of the Silk Grass, with its elegant filaments and vibrant colors, are beautifully rendered in this high-quality print. Hang it in your living room, bedroom, or office to add a touch of natural elegance and tranquility to your space. Each Canvas Print is expertly crafted using premium materials and techniques to ensure a lasting impression. Experience the art of botanical illustration like never before with Media Storehouse.
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 stunning chromolithograph depicts the elegant and graceful Silk Grass, scientifically known as Yucca filamentosa. The image is an illustration from Edward Step's "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse," published by Frederick Warne in London in 1896. The illustration was created by Desire Bois, a skilled botanical artist of the Victorian era. The Silk Grass is native to the southeastern United States and is also known as Adam's Needle or Cane Lily. This plant is easily recognizable by its tall, slender, and silky white filaments that emerge from the center of the inflorescence, giving it an ethereal and otherworldly appearance. The plant is a member of the Agavaceae family, which also includes the Agapanthus Africanus and Umbellatus, commonly known as African Lilies. The Silk Grass was a popular ornamental plant in Victorian gardens and greenhouses, prized for its unique beauty and ability to thrive in various climates. The illustration captures the plant in its full glory, with its tall, sturdy stem adorned with long, narrow leaves and the elegant inflorescence at the top. The delicate silky filaments are shown in exquisite detail, adding to the overall allure of the image. The use of chromolithography, a printing technique that involves the transfer of an image from a series of lithographic stones, allowed for the creation of highly detailed and vibrant botanical illustrations. This technique was widely used during the Victorian era for the production of botanical and horticultural publications, and the resulting images were highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. This illustration of the Silk Grass is a testament to the beauty and intrigue of the natural world and the dedication of botanical artists and publishers of the Victorian era to document and preserve it for future generations.
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