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Seychelles Island cocoa-nut, ripe spadix with
Seychelles Island cocoa-nut, ripe spadix with husk, ripe nut and embryo, Lodoicea sechellarum.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine 1827
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1827 Cocoa Coconut Curtis Double Embryo Hooker Husk Jackson Ripe Seychelles Lodoicea Spadix
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the exotic beauty of the Seychelles Islands into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring an exquisite illustration of a ripe coco-nut from Lodoicea sechellarum, this print showcases the natural wonder of the Seychelles in stunning detail. Meticulously engraved by Swan from the original illustration by WJ Hooker, this Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online is now available in a high-quality metal print. The vibrant colors and textures of the nut, husk, and embryo are brought to life through the unique properties of the metal printing process, creating a truly captivating piece of art for your walls. Elevate your decor and transport yourself to the tropical paradise of the Seychelles with this beautiful Metal Print.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). 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 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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 handcolored copperplate engraving, published in William Curtis's The Botanical Magazine in 1827, showcases the unique Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut, scientifically known as Lodoicea sechellaria. The image captures the ripe spadix, husk, nut, and embryo of this rare and intriguing palm tree. The Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut, also known as the double coconut or the voile noir, is endemic to the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean. Unlike common coconuts, which have a single seed, the Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut produces a large, fleshy spadix surrounded by a thick, fibrous husk. The spadix contains numerous small, immature nuts, each containing a fully developed embryo. The illustration was produced by renowned botanical artist William Jackson Hooker and expertly engraved by Swan. Hooker's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate depiction of the Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut's various structures, from the delicate texture of the husk to the intricate patterns on the nut's surface. This historical image offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the Seychelles Islands and the remarkable botanical discoveries of the early 19th century. The Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut remains a symbol of the unique biodiversity found in this remote and beautiful archipelago.
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