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Banksia integrifolia, coastal banksia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Australasia Australian Banksia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Eudicot Eudicotinae Potted Histories Proteaceae Proteales Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Banksia integrifolia Coastal Banksia poster print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection. This beautiful artwork transports you to the breathtaking landscapes of the Pacific Ocean during Captain James Cook's first voyage, as depicted in this finished watercolor by Sydney Parkinson in 1768-1771. Courtesy of Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed print showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of the iconic Banksia integrifolia, or coastal banksia, in all its glory. Bring the beauty of the Pacific Islands into your home or office with this captivating and authentic poster print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.4cm x 30.3cm (8" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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 stunning watercolour painting depicts the coastal banksia, Banksia integrifolia, as captured by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The Australian native plant, a member of the Proteaceae family, is shown in full bloom with its distinctive golden-yellow flowers and elegant, serrated leaves. The coastal banksia, also known as the coastal bottlebrush, is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is a eudicot, a subgroup of dicotyledonous plants, characterized by having two seed leaves and two cotyledons. The painting is a testament to the rich botanical discoveries made during Cook's voyage, which significantly expanded European knowledge of the flora of Australasia. Parkinson, an accomplished artist and naturalist, created this exquisite watercolour while the HMS Endeavour was anchored in Botany Bay, New South Wales. The painting provides a glimpse into the natural beauty of the Australian coastline and the unique plant life that thrived there. The coastal banksia is still found along the eastern coast of Australia today and is an important part of the region's ecosystem. This watercolour painting is a valuable historical document, offering insights into the natural history of the Pacific region during the 18th century. It is a testament to the importance of exploration and discovery in expanding human knowledge of the natural world. Sydney Parkinson's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of the coastal banksia make this painting a true masterpiece of botanical illustration.
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