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Madonna lily or white lily, Lilium candidum
Madonna lily or white lily, Lilium candidum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1794
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Candidum Curtis Lilium Lily Madonna
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Bring the timeless beauty of nature into your home with our exquisite Madonna Lily Poster Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. These stunning, hand-colored copperplate engravings, sourced from the prestigious William Curtis Botanical Magazine, date back to 1794. Featuring the elegant Madonna Lily, Lilium candidum, these prints capture the intricate details and delicate hues of this iconic flower. Add a touch of vintage charm and natural elegance to your living space with our high-quality, Rights Managed prints from Mary Evans Prints Online.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious glossy or matte 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.6cm x 84.6cm (20.3" x 33.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.6cm x 84.6cm (23.5" x 33.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the ethereal beauty of the Madonna Lily, Lilium candidum, as it was depicted in the prestigious Botanical Magazine of London in 1794. The Madonna Lily, also known as the White Lily, is a symbol of purity and innocence, with its large, pristine white flowers and elegant, tall stems. The intricate details of the petals, veins, and stamens are meticulously rendered in this beautiful illustration, which captures the delicate balance between the robust structure of the plant and the delicate fragility of its blooms. William Curtis, the renowned botanist and founder of the Botanical Magazine, was dedicated to documenting and disseminating knowledge about the natural world. The publication of this engraving marked a significant contribution to the scientific record of the Madonna Lily, which continues to captivate gardeners, naturalists, and artists to this day. The handcolouring adds an additional layer of artistry to the engraving, enhancing the visual appeal and bringing the flower to life in a way that a black and white reproduction could not. The Madonna Lily is native to the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated for its beauty and symbolism for centuries. Its large, fragrant flowers have been used in various religious and cultural traditions, including as offerings to the Virgin Mary and as decorations for weddings. Today, it remains a popular ornamental plant in gardens around the world, a testament to its enduring appeal and the power of botanical illustration to capture the imagination and inspire wonder.
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