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Fine Art Print : Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta
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Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta
Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta Linn. Asclepias d Affrique. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial, representant plus de quinze cents plates, tant Europeennes qu Exotiques, Gogue & Nee de La Rochelle, Paris, 1783
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Media ID 23381628
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Starfish Flower, also known as the Carrion Plant or Stapelia hirsuta, with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. This captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial, showcases the intricate details of this unique and fascinating plant. The Starfish Flower's vibrant colors and striking appearance are sure to add an exotic touch to any space. Bring the beauty of nature into your home or office with this stunning fine art print from Media Storehouse.
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 34cm x 53.3cm (13.4" 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 hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enigmatic beauty of the Starfish Flower, or Carrion Plant, Stapelia hirsuta. Discovered in South Africa, this unique plant is a member of the dogbane family, Asclepiadaceae. The Starfish Flower earned its common name due to its distinctive star-shaped corolla, which unfurls to reveal a pungent, rotting smell intended to attract carrion flies for pollination. The Starfish Flower is not the only intriguing aspect of this plant. Its close relatives, Stapelia grandiflora and Stapelia glandulifera, are commonly referred to as Mandrake or Mandragora, due to their resemblance to the legendary root believed to have magical powers. The misconception arose from their humanoid root shape and the belief that they possessed healing properties. This stunning engraving, created by Jean Victor Dupin junior, is part of Pierre Joseph Buchoz's Herbier Artificial, a comprehensive collection of over fifteen hundred European and exotic botanical plates. The Herbier Artificial was published in Paris in 1783, marking an essential contribution to the development of botanical art and knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this engraving serve to highlight the captivating allure of the natural world, inspiring curiosity and wonder for generations to come.
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