Photographic Print : Anacardium occidentale, Cashew
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Anacardium occidentale, Cashew
Watercolour by Robert Schomburgk, 1840s Date: 1840
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Media ID 14237922
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Anacardiaceae Anacardium Cashew Eudicot Eurosid Malvidae Rosid Sapindales Schomburgk Watercolor Anacardium Occidentale Angiospermae Cajuput Cashew Nut Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Robert Schomburgk
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Discover the beauty of nature with Media Storehouse's range of Photographic Prints featuring the captivating watercolor artwork, "Anacardium occidentale, Cashew" by Robert Schomburgk from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated back to the 1840s, this exquisite watercolor painting showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of a cashew apple and cashew nut. Our high-quality photographic prints bring the rich history and artistry of this botanical illustration right into your home or office. Order now and add a touch of timeless elegance to your space.
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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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolor painting, created by Sir Robert Hermann Schomburgk in the 1840s, showcases the Anacardium occidentale, commonly known as the cashew tree. The cashew is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae, native to Brazil and now widely cultivated in tropical regions. The tree is depicted here in all its glory, with its large, glossy leaves and distinctive bell-shaped flowers. The cashew fruit, which hangs below the tree's leaves, is also visible in the painting. The fruit, which is actually an accessory fruit, surrounds the true fruit, the cashew nut, which is attached to the tree via a stem. Sir Robert Hermann Schomburgk was a renowned Victorian-era botanical illustrator, known for his meticulous attention to detail and accurate depictions of plants. In this painting, he expertly captures the intricacies of the cashew tree, from the veins on its leaves to the subtle variations in color and texture of its fruit. The cashew nut, which is a popular food item, is not visible in the painting, but it grows at the end of the cashew apple, the enlarged peduncle of the cashew fruit. The nut is encased in a hard shell, which is toxic and must be roasted before consumption. The cashew apple, on the other hand, is sweet and can be eaten fresh or used to make juice or liquor. This painting is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, and serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations. The cashew tree, with its unique features and delicious fruits, continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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