Framed Print : Bletia purpurea
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Bletia purpurea
Bletia purpurea - Bletia purpurea. Longidunal and traverse section of the ovary. Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1801. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library, Bauer Unit, Unfinished Drawings of Plants 3: no. 41. Date: 1801
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Media ID 14376512
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1801 Bauer Drawings Franz Purpurea Section Traverse Unfinished Unit Cambium Ovary Phloem Vascular Xylem
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Bring the beauty of nature into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the exquisite watercolor "Bletia purpurea" by Franz Bauer. This captivating botanical illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate longidunal and traverse section of the ovary in stunning detail. With its rich hues and meticulous brushstrokes, this unfinished drawing from 1801 is a true masterpiece. Our Framed Prints are carefully crafted to preserve the authenticity and vibrancy of the original artwork, making it an excellent addition to any room in your home or office. Order yours today and enjoy the timeless allure of nature in your daily life.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite watercolor illustration, created by the renowned botanical artist Franz Bauer in 1801, showcases the longitudinal and transverse sections of the ovary of Bletia purpurea. The Bletia purpurea, also known as the Purple Orchid, is a stunning epiphyte native to Central and South America. Bauer's illustration provides a detailed and accurate representation of the plant's reproductive anatomy. In the longitudinal section, we can observe the ovary's elongated shape and the arrangement of the ovules along the placenta. The transverse section reveals the complex structure of the ovary, including the outer pericarp, the middle mesocarp, and the inner endocarp. The innermost layer of the ovary, visible in both sections, is the vascular tissue, composed of the cambium, xylem, and phloem. The cambium is the layer responsible for the growth of secondary tissues, while the xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant, and the phloem facilitates the transport of sugars produced in the leaves to other parts of the plant. This illustration is part of the Unfinished Drawings of Plants collection in the Botany Library, a testament to Bauer's exceptional skill and dedication to accurately recording the natural world. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this watercolor provide a captivating glimpse into the complex structures of the Bletia purpurea ovary, offering insights into the plant's reproductive biology and anatomical features.
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