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Humboldt and his party collecting plant
Specimens at the foot of Mount Chimborazo. Detail from Plate 25 Voyage aux Regions Equinoxiales by Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859)
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1769 1859 Art And Illustration Baron Friedrich Heinrich Alexander Von Botanical Illustration Cactaceae Cacti Cactus Caryophyllales Chimborazo Collecting Ecuador Eudicot Geomorphology Humboldt Landform Mount Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating world of natural wonders with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints collection, featuring this exquisite image of renowned explorer Alexander von Humboldt and his party collecting plant specimens at the foot of Mount Chimborazo. This stunning detail from Plate 25 of Humboldt's "Voyage aux Regions Equinoxiales" transports you back in time, immersing you in the rich biodiversity of the equatorial regions. Each print is meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and comes with a certificate of authenticity, ensuring you bring a piece of history and beauty into your home or office.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This detail from Plate 25 of "Voyage aux Regions Equinoxiales" by the renowned German natural scientist, Baron Friedrich Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), depicts an intriguing moment in the exploration of the natural world. Humboldt, accompanied by his party, is seen at the foot of Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador, intently collecting plant specimens. The diverse array of plants, including several species of cacti and other angiosperms, such as Caryophyllales, are spread out before them, ready to be catalogued and studied. Humboldt's groundbreaking work in botany, geography, and geomorphology during his travels through South America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries revolutionized scientific understanding of the natural world. This illustration, produced during his expedition, offers a glimpse into the meticulous process of botanical discovery. The team carefully examines the plants, taking note of their unique characteristics and drawing detailed sketches for future study. The rich, verdant landscape of Ecuador, with its diverse array of plant life, serves as the backdrop for this significant moment in scientific history. The towering Mount Chimborazo, a landform of geological interest, looms in the background, underscoring the interconnectedness of geography and botany in Humboldt's work. This illustration, a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, continues to inspire curiosity and wonder in scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Humboldt's legacy as a pioneering explorer, naturalist, and scientist lives on through his extensive body of work and the enduring impact of his discoveries.
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