Fine Art Print : Badusa corymbifera
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Badusa corymbifera
Badusa corymbifera - Monochrome drawing by Ferdinand Bauer, c. 1795. Paper, grey wash. Bound into copy of A.B. Lambert, The Genus Cinchona, London, 1797. Date: 1795
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Media ID 14376518
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
1795 1797 Bauer Biological Cinchona Ferdinand Genus Lambert Monochrome Wash
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of nature with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating print features a monochrome drawing of Badusa corymbifera, a rare and intricately detailed botanical illustration by Ferdinand Bauer, created in 1795. Meticulously reproduced from the original at Mary Evans Prints Online, this print is a testament to the artistry and precision of the past. Bring the elegance of historical botanical illustrations into your home or office and add a touch of sophistication to any 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
1. Title: Monochrome Drawing of Badusa corymbifera by Ferdinand Bauer (1795) This exquisite monochrome drawing depicts Badusa corymbifera, a plant species belonging to the Cinchona genus. The artwork was created by the renowned Austrian botanical artist Ferdinand Bauer around 1795. The drawing is rendered in grey wash on paper and is part of a larger work, "The Genus Cinchona," published by A.B. Lambert in London in 1797. Badusa corymbifera is a plant native to South America, specifically the Andes region. This drawing provides an accurate and detailed representation of the plant's leaves, showcasing their intricate veination and subtle textures. The plant's leaves are large, oval-shaped, and have a serrated margin. The drawing also reveals the arrangement of the leaves on the stem, which forms a dense, rounded cluster. Ferdinand Bauer was a prominent figure in the field of botanical illustration during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His meticulous and precise drawings were widely admired for their beauty and scientific accuracy. This drawing of Badusa corymbifera is a testament to his skill and dedication to capturing the essence of the natural world. The inclusion of this drawing in "The Genus Cinchona" was significant, as the Cinchona genus is famous for its medicinal properties. The bark of certain Cinchona species contains alkaloids, particularly quinine, which has been used to treat malaria since the 17th century. The accurate documentation of these plants through illustrations played a crucial role in their identification, cultivation, and utilization for medicinal purposes. This monochrome drawing of Badusa corymbifera not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as an important historical record of a plant species with significant medicinal value.
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