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Metal Print : Asclepias curassavica, Tropical milkweed - London, Natural History Museum, Botany Library
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Asclepias curassavica, Tropical milkweed - London, Natural History Museum, Botany Library
Asclepias curassavica, Tropical milkweed - London, Natural History Museum, Botany Library, Bauer Unit, Unfinished Drawings of plants by Francis Bauer 2: No. 121
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Media ID 20955161
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Asclepias Bauer Drawings Francis Internal Milkweed Tropical Unfinished Unit Integument Ovule
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring an exquisite unfinished botanical drawing of Asclepias curassavica, also known as Tropical Milkweed, from the esteemed Botany Library at London's Natural History Museum. This rare and captivating illustration, part of the Bauer Unit collection, was created by the skilled hand of Francis Bauer. Our high-quality metal prints are vibrant, waterproof, and UV-resistant, ensuring your artwork remains stunning for years to come. Elevate your decor and celebrate the wonders of nature with this unique and intriguing piece.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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1. Title: "An Unfinished Exploration of Nature: Francis Bauer's View of Asclepias curassavica, Tropical Milkweed, at the Natural History Museum, London" This print showcases an unfinished botanical drawing of Asclepias curassavica, commonly known as Tropical Milkweed, by the renowned German botanical artist, Francis Bauer. The image is part of the extensive collection housed in the Botany Library of the Natural History Museum in London, specifically in the Bauer Unit. Bauer's intricate and meticulous illustration offers a side view of the plant, revealing its internal structure and anatomy in stunning detail. The vibrant yellow Asclepias curassavica is depicted with its ovules and their protective integuments, providing a glimpse into the intricacies of plant reproduction. The unfinished nature of the drawing adds an allure to the piece, allowing viewers to imagine the artist's thought process and the potential refinements that could have been made. The Natural History Museum in London, with its rich botanical heritage, is the perfect home for this work. The museum's Botany Library houses an extensive collection of botanical illustrations, including those by Francis Bauer. This collection is an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and enthusiasts, offering insights into the natural world and the evolution of botanical art. Bauer's unfinished drawing of Asclepias curassavica is a testament to the artist's dedication to capturing the beauty and complexity of nature. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of the plant world and the role that botanical illustration plays in documenting and preserving our natural heritage.
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