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Quartz crystal
Quartz crystal - Collected by Matthew Flinders & Ferdinand Bauer, 16 February 1803, from Australia, Melville Bay. Coll. No. BM 75819 Date: 1803
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1803 Australian Bauer Crystal Ferdinand Flinders Matthew Melville Mineral Quartz Scale Shot
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of nature with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this stunning Quartz crystal image from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection. This extraordinary piece, captured by Matthew Flinders and Ferdinand Bauer in 1803 during their exploration of Australia, showcases the intricate details and mesmerizing patterns found within a Quartz crystal. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your home or office with this high-quality, rights-managed print, perfect for adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space.
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 53.3cm x 31.8cm (21" x 12.5")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 striking image showcases a quartz crystal, collected by the renowned explorers Matthew Flinders and Ferdinand Bauer on 16 February 1803, during their expedition to Melville Bay in Australia. The crystal, now catalogued as BM 75819 in the British Museum, was captured against a black background in a studio setting to highlight its intricate beauty and unique properties. Quartz is one of the most common minerals found on Earth, but its crystalline structures, like the one depicted here, continue to captivate scientists and collectors alike. The crystal's smooth, glass-like surface reflects the light, creating a mesmerizing display of facets and reflections. Matthew Flinders (1774-1814) and Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826) were both prominent figures in the Age of Discovery. Flinders was an English navigator, hydrographer, and cartographer, who circumnavigated Australia and named it "Australia" in 1804. Bauer was an Austrian artist and naturalist, who accompanied Flinders on his voyages and produced detailed illustrations of the flora, fauna, and minerals they encountered. This quartz crystal is a testament to the rich natural history discoveries made during the early exploration of Australia. Its acquisition by the British Museum not only adds to the institution's vast collection but also preserves the legacy of Flinders and Bauer's groundbreaking expedition.
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