Fine Art Print : Prunus armeniaca, apricot tree
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Prunus armeniaca, apricot tree
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Amygdaleae Amygdaloideae Apricot Aurantiaceae Brookshaw Citrus Edible Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae George Brookshaw Malvidae Prunus Rosaceae Rosales Rosid Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Prunus Armeniaca
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this stunning illustration of a Prunus armeniaca, or apricot tree, from the Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, this print is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of nature. Bring the timeless charm of botanical art into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade prints, each one a unique addition to your collection.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration depicts the Prunus armeniaca, commonly known as the apricot tree, as rendered in George Brookshaw's Full Instructions for the Young Artist, published in 1817. The apricot tree is a member of the Rosaceae family, which also includes apples, pears, cherries, and peaches. This particular species is native to the regions surrounding the Caspian Sea and has been cultivated for its delicious, orange-hued fruit since ancient times. The apricot tree is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. As a dicot, it belongs to the Eudicot clade, which is characterized by the presence of two seed leaves, or cotyledons, when the seed germinates. The tree is also a member of the Rosales order, which includes a diverse range of plants such as roses, strawberries, and almonds. The apricot tree is a small, deciduous tree that typically grows to be around 10-15 feet tall. It is characterized by its attractive, pinkish-white flowers, which bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge. The fruit, which is typically harvested in late summer, is round or oval in shape and has a velvety, orange-red skin. The flesh is juicy, sweet, and slightly tart, making it a popular and nutritious food source. This illustration provides a detailed and accurate representation of the apricot tree, capturing the intricacies of its leaves, flowers, and fruit. The attention to detail and artistic skill displayed by George Brookshaw highlights the beauty and importance of the natural world, and serves as a reminder of the rich botanical heritage that continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the plant kingdom today.
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