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Banksia integrifolia, coastal banksia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Australasia Australian Banksia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Eudicot Eudicotinae Potted Histories Proteaceae Proteales Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the beauty and history of the natural world with our exquisite Banksia integrifolia Jigsaw Puzzle from Media Storehouse. This captivating puzzle features a stunning watercolor painting by Sydney Parkinson, made during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific in 1768-1771. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this puzzle brings a piece of history and art directly to your home. Puzzling over the intricate details of the coastal banksia will transport you to a time when exploration and discovery were at the forefront of human curiosity. Connect the pieces and unveil the breathtaking image, creating a satisfying and engaging experience for all ages.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
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 stunning watercolour painting depicts the coastal banksia, Banksia integrifolia, as captured by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The Australian native plant, a member of the Proteaceae family, is shown in full bloom with its distinctive golden-yellow flowers and elegant, serrated leaves. The coastal banksia, also known as the coastal bottlebrush, is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is a eudicot, a subgroup of dicotyledonous plants, characterized by having two seed leaves and two cotyledons. The painting is a testament to the rich botanical discoveries made during Cook's voyage, which significantly expanded European knowledge of the flora of Australasia. Parkinson, an accomplished artist and naturalist, created this exquisite watercolour while the HMS Endeavour was anchored in Botany Bay, New South Wales. The painting provides a glimpse into the natural beauty of the Australian coastline and the unique plant life that thrived there. The coastal banksia is still found along the eastern coast of Australia today and is an important part of the region's ecosystem. This watercolour painting is a valuable historical document, offering insights into the natural history of the Pacific region during the 18th century. It is a testament to the importance of exploration and discovery in expanding human knowledge of the natural world. Sydney Parkinson's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of the coastal banksia make this painting a true masterpiece of botanical illustration.
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