Photo Mug : Strelitzia reginae, bird of paradise flower
Home Decor from Mary Evans Picture Library
Strelitzia reginae, bird of paradise flower
Watercolour on card, 1880-1913 by Emily J. Balston (nee Whitehead) (1848-1914). Held in the Library and Archives
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14239225
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Aurantiaceae Bird Of Paradise Bird Of Paradise Flower Bird Of Paradise Plant Citrus Commelinid Eudicot Eurosid Images Of Nature Malvidae Monocot Monocotyledon Rosid Rutaceae Sapindales South Africa Strelitzia Women Artists Zingiberales Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Strelitzia Reginae Strelitziaceae
Photo Mug
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the stunning "Strelitzia reginae," also known as the Bird of Paradise flower. This elegant mug showcases a captivating watercolor image, brought to you from the archives of the Library and Archives. Created by Emily J. Balston (nee Whitehead) in the late 19th century, this beautiful artwork is now available to brighten up your daily routine. Each mug holds your favorite beverage and serves as a work of art, making it a unique and thoughtful gift for any occasion. Embrace the beauty of nature with every sip.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolour painting depicts the stunning Strelitzia reginae, also known as the Bird of Paradise flower, created by English artist Emily J. Balston (nee Whitehead) between 1880 and 1913. The artwork is held in the Library and Archives and showcases the artist's exceptional talent in capturing the intricacies of this magnificent African angiosperm. The Bird of Paradise flower is a member of the Strelitziaceae family, order Zingiberales, and is native to South Africa. Its vibrant, orange-colored bracts and blue-purple nectar-filled flowers give an illusion of a bird in flight, hence the name. The plant is a monocotyledon, belonging to the commelinid clade of the monocotyledonous dicotyledonous group, Magnoliophyta. Emily Balston's painting is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom. As a woman artist, her work stands out in a time when male artists dominated the botanical illustration scene. Her attention to detail and use of watercolour technique bring the Bird of Paradise flower to life, making it a captivating addition to any collection of botanical art. The painting also highlights the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world. The Bird of Paradise flower is a symbol of the rich biodiversity found in Africa and serves as a reminder of the need to protect and conserve these precious natural resources for future generations.
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