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Fine Art Print : Cocos nucifera L. coconut tree
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Cocos nucifera L. coconut tree
A drawing by Paul Hermann from the collection of five volumes of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1672-1677. (Vol. 5 Page 137)
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Arecaceae Arecales Ceylon Coconut Cocos Commelinid Hermann Monocot Monocotyledon Palm Palm Tree Palmae Sri Lanka Angiospermae Coco Palm Coconut Palm Coconut Tree Cocos Nucifera Magnoliophyta
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the exquisite Cocos nucifera L. coconut tree fine art print from Media Storehouse. This stunning, historically significant artwork is a rare and captivating depiction of a coconut tree, drawn by Paul Hermann during his time in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) between 1672 and 1677. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring the beauty and majesty of this iconic tropical tree to life. Our fine art prints are available under Rights Managed licensing from Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity for your home or office decor. Elevate your space with a piece of history and natural wonder.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 botanical drawing depicts the Cocos nucifera L., commonly known as the coconut tree or coconut palm, as illustrated by the renowned botanist Paul Hermann during his expedition to Sri Lanka (Ceylon) between 1672 and 1677. The drawing is part of the five-volume collection of specimens and drawings from this period, showcasing the rich biodiversity of the region. Hermann's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the coconut tree's various features. The tree is depicted with its tall, slender trunk, covered in a rough, fibrous bark, and its large, pinnate leaves, which fan out from the crown, providing shade and shelter to the ground below. The tree's distinctive inflorescence is also shown, with its long, hanging spadix surrounded by the white, fragrant spathes. As a member of the Palmae family, and more specifically the Arecales order, the coconut tree is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is a monocot, meaning it has only one cotyledon, or embryonic leaf, and is a commelinid, belonging to the commelinid clade of monocots. The coconut tree is native to the tropical regions of the Old World, including Sri Lanka, and is now widely cultivated throughout the tropics for its edible nuts, which provide a rich source of food and oil. The tree's versatility extends beyond its nut, with various parts of the tree being used for food, shelter, and industrial purposes. This beautiful botanical illustration offers a glimpse into the past, providing a record of the natural wonders that Hermann encountered during his explorations in Sri Lanka over three centuries ago.
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