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Fine Art Print : Vigna adenantha, wild pea
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Vigna adenantha, wild pea
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Phaseolus amoenus
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18th Century Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Crown Pea Endeavour Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae First Legume Leguminosae Pisum Rosid Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Phaseolus Pisum Sativum
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of nature with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This exquisite piece showcases the intricate details of Vigna adenantha, also known as the wild pea. Originally illustrated in a finished watercolor by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific in 1768-1771, this artwork offers a glimpse into the past. Annotated as Phaseolus amoenus, this illustration is a testament to the rich natural history of our world. Bring the wonder of the wild into your home or office with our high-quality Fine Art Prints, each one a unique work of art.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 32.7cm (21" x 12.9")
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 stunning watercolor painting, created by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1771, depicts the wild pea plant, Vigna adenantha, also known as the Adnate Pea or Finished Pea. The plant is illustrated in its flowering stage, with delicate pink blossoms adorning the plant. The painting is annotated with the botanical name Phaseolus amoenus, which was a common error in the 18th century for naming this plant, as it is now classified under the genus Vigna within the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family. The wild pea is a flowering plant, belonging to the eudicotyledonous angiosperms, specifically the Rosid clade of the Eudicots. It is a legume, which means it is characterized by its ability to form nodules on its roots to house nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The plant is native to the Pacific Islands and is now widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. The painting, which is part of the extensive botanical collection made during Cook's voyages, is a testament to the scientific curiosity and exploration of the natural world during the 18th century. Cook's voyage on the HMS Endeavour resulted in the discovery of new lands, peoples, and plants, and the collection of botanical specimens was an essential part of documenting these discoveries. This beautiful watercolor painting captures the intricacies of the wild pea's flower and provides a glimpse into the natural history of this fascinating plant. The painting also highlights the importance of botanical illustration in documenting and understanding the natural world, which continues to be relevant today in fields such as ecology, agriculture, and biotechnology.
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