Framed Print : Sobralia leucoxantha, white orchid native to Costa Rica
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Sobralia leucoxantha, white orchid native to Costa Rica
Sobralia leucoxantha, white orchid native to Costa Rica.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N. Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1889, L. Reeve & Co
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Media ID 14207274
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1889 Costa Curtis Matilda Orchid Rica Smith
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the stunning Sobralia leucoxantha White Orchid Framed Print from our Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite botanical illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the beauty of this Costa Rican native in intricate detail. Hand-coloured by Matilda Smith and expertly lithographed by J.N, this timeless piece is a must-have for any nature lover or botanical enthusiast. Bring the enchanting world of orchids into your home or office with our carefully curated, museum-quality framed prints. Each print is professionally framed and ready to hang, making it a beautiful addition to any space. Elevate your decor and celebrate the wonders of nature with our Sobralia leucoxantha White Orchid Framed Print.
Framed and mounted 9x7 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 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). 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 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite hand-coloured botanical illustration depicts the stunning Sobralia leucoxantha, a native orchid of Costa Rica. Drawn by the skilled hand of Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N. Fitch, this illustration was published in the prestigious Curtis Botanical Magazine in 1889 by L. Reeve & Co. The Sobralia leucoxantha, also known as the White Sobralia, is a beautiful epiphyte orchid that grows in the tropical rainforests of Central America. Its large, white, waxy flowers with a yellowish tint and a distinctive fragrance bloom in clusters, adding a touch of elegance and allure to the lush greenery of its natural habitat. Botanical illustrations like this one played a crucial role in the scientific discovery and documentation of new plant species during the late 19th century. The meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in these illustrations allowed scientists and collectors to identify and classify new discoveries, expanding the world's knowledge of the natural world. Matilda Smith was a renowned botanical artist of her time, known for her intricate and detailed illustrations of various plant species. Her collaboration with J.N. Fitch, a skilled lithographer, resulted in stunning and accurate botanical reproductions that graced the pages of the Curtis Botanical Magazine and other esteemed publications. This particular illustration of the Sobralia leucoxantha is a testament to the beauty and importance of the natural world, as well as the dedication and skill of the artists and scientists who worked to document and preserve it for future generations.
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