Fine Art Print : Anacardium occidentale, Cashew
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Anacardium occidentale, Cashew
Watercolour by Robert Schomburgk, 1840s Date: 1840
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Media ID 14237922
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Anacardiaceae Anacardium Cashew Eudicot Eurosid Malvidae Rosid Sapindales Schomburgk Watercolor Anacardium Occidentale Angiospermae Cajuput Cashew Nut Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Robert Schomburgk
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of nature with our exquisite Anacardium occidentale, Cashew fine art print from Media Storehouse. This stunning watercolour, created by the renowned artist Robert Schomburgk in the 1840s, captures the essence of the cashew apple and nut in all its intricate detail. Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home or office with this beautiful, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for art enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone seeking to bring the wonders of the natural world into their space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolor painting, created by Sir Robert Hermann Schomburgk in the 1840s, showcases the Anacardium occidentale, commonly known as the cashew tree. The cashew is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae, native to Brazil and now widely cultivated in tropical regions. The tree is depicted here in all its glory, with its large, glossy leaves and distinctive bell-shaped flowers. The cashew fruit, which hangs below the tree's leaves, is also visible in the painting. The fruit, which is actually an accessory fruit, surrounds the true fruit, the cashew nut, which is attached to the tree via a stem. Sir Robert Hermann Schomburgk was a renowned Victorian-era botanical illustrator, known for his meticulous attention to detail and accurate depictions of plants. In this painting, he expertly captures the intricacies of the cashew tree, from the veins on its leaves to the subtle variations in color and texture of its fruit. The cashew nut, which is a popular food item, is not visible in the painting, but it grows at the end of the cashew apple, the enlarged peduncle of the cashew fruit. The nut is encased in a hard shell, which is toxic and must be roasted before consumption. The cashew apple, on the other hand, is sweet and can be eaten fresh or used to make juice or liquor. This painting is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, and serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations. The cashew tree, with its unique features and delicious fruits, continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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