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Canvas Print : Asclepias curassavica, Tropical milkweed - London, Natural History Museum, Botany Library
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Asclepias curassavica, Tropical milkweed - London, Natural History Museum, Botany Library
Asclepias curassavica, Tropical milkweed - London, Natural History Museum, Botany Library, Bauer Unit, Unfinished Drawings of plants by Francis Bauer 2: No. 121
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Media ID 20955161
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Asclepias Bauer Drawings Francis Internal Milkweed Tropical Unfinished Unit Integument Ovule
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image features Asclepias curassavica, also known as Tropical Milkweed, captured in its raw, unfinished glory from the Bauer Unit of the Natural History Museum's Botany Library in London. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this rare plant drawing by Francis Bauer come alive on our premium canvas material, creating a captivating piece of art that is sure to inspire wonder and curiosity. Elevate your space with the timeless allure of nature, only with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints.
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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1. Title: "An Unfinished Exploration of Nature: Francis Bauer's View of Asclepias curassavica, Tropical Milkweed, at the Natural History Museum, London" This print showcases an unfinished botanical drawing of Asclepias curassavica, commonly known as Tropical Milkweed, by the renowned German botanical artist, Francis Bauer. The image is part of the extensive collection housed in the Botany Library of the Natural History Museum in London, specifically in the Bauer Unit. Bauer's intricate and meticulous illustration offers a side view of the plant, revealing its internal structure and anatomy in stunning detail. The vibrant yellow Asclepias curassavica is depicted with its ovules and their protective integuments, providing a glimpse into the intricacies of plant reproduction. The unfinished nature of the drawing adds an allure to the piece, allowing viewers to imagine the artist's thought process and the potential refinements that could have been made. The Natural History Museum in London, with its rich botanical heritage, is the perfect home for this work. The museum's Botany Library houses an extensive collection of botanical illustrations, including those by Francis Bauer. This collection is an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and enthusiasts, offering insights into the natural world and the evolution of botanical art. Bauer's unfinished drawing of Asclepias curassavica is a testament to the artist's dedication to capturing the beauty and complexity of nature. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of the plant world and the role that botanical illustration plays in documenting and preserving our natural heritage.
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