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Poster Print : Salvia nutans, nodding sage
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Salvia nutans, nodding sage
Watercolour on vellum, c. mid-17th century by Madeleine Basseporte (1701-1780). Held in the Library and Archives
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Media ID 14239214
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Asterid Botanic Cooking Eudicot Herb Images Of Nature Labiatae Lamiaceae Lamiales Sage Salvia Watercolor Women Artists Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Seasoning
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the enchanting Salvia nutans poster print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite artwork, dated back to the mid-17th century, showcases the captivating nodding sage in stunning detail. Created as a watercolor on vellum by the talented Madeleine Basseporte, this piece is held in the esteemed Library and Archives. Bring the beauty of the past into your home or office with this beautifully preserved and authentic reproduction. Experience the timeless charm of this rare artwork with every glance. Order your Salvia nutans poster print today and let the magic of history unfold.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.1cm x 30.3cm (7.9" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolor painting on vellum, dated around the mid-17th century, depicts Salvia nutans, also known as the nodding sage or drooping sage. Created by the skilled French artist Madeleine Basseporte (1701-1780), this botanical illustration showcases the beauty and intricacy of this angiosperm, a type of flowering plant. The Salvia nutans is a member of the large and diverse order of plants called the Lamiales, which includes the family Lamiaceae, to which the sage belongs. As a dicotyledon, or eudicot, this plant is characterized by having two seed leaves and two cotyledons when it germinates. The labiate, or two-lipped, flowers of the Salvia nutans are arranged in whorls along the stem and are prized for their aromatic properties. Basseporte's painting captures the delicate details of the Salvia nutans' flowers, which are characterized by their nodding shape and two-lipped structure. The artist's use of watercolor on vellum creates a rich, textured effect, highlighting the subtle variations in color and form. The nodding sage has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries. Its leaves and flowers are commonly used as a seasoning in various dishes, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. The plant's medicinal properties have also been explored, with some studies suggesting that it may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. As a woman artist working in the mid-17th century, Madeleine Basseporte's work is an important contribution to the history of botanical illustration. Her meticulous attention to detail and mastery of watercolor techniques make this painting a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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