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Thrift, Armeria maritima
Thrift, Armeria maritima (Statice armeria). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Armeria Classes Duppa Linnaean Maritima Orders Statice System Thrift Vegetable
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the captivating world of Thrift with our exquisite jigsaw puzzles from Media Storehouse. This beautiful puzzle features the hand-colored copperplate engraving of Thrift, Armeria maritima, from the hallowed pages of Mary Evans Prints Online. Originally illustrated by Richard Duppa in his seminal work, The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, this puzzle offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the intricate details of this charming plant, and let the puzzle pieces transport you to a time when botanical illustrations were a work of art. Perfect for botanical enthusiasts, puzzle lovers, or anyone seeking a moment of tranquility and escape, our Thrift jigsaw puzzle promises an engaging and rewarding experience.
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 exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts Thrift, Armeria maritima, also known as Statice armeria. The illustration is taken from Richard Duppa's seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. Duppa, a skilled botanical artist, meticulously captured the intricate features of this hardy coastal plant. Thrift, a small perennial herb, is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is well-adapted to growing in sandy, rocky, or gravelly shores and cliffs, making it a common sight along the seashore. The plant's tiny, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers bloom in dense clusters, attracting pollinators and adding a splash of color to the coastal landscape. The Linnaean system of botany, developed by Carl Linnaeus, revolutionized the way plants were classified and named. Duppa's work, which featured over 3,000 illustrations, was a significant contribution to the Linnaean system, providing an accurate and comprehensive record of the botanical world during the early 19th century. The intricate engraving process, which involved transferring the artist's drawing onto a copper plate and etching the lines with acid, resulted in highly detailed and precise images that remain valuable resources for botanical research and appreciation today.
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