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Urania speciosa; Palm
Watercolour from the John Reeves Collection; c.1820s Date: 1820
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Media ID 14238314
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
1820s Arecaceae Arecales Commelinid John Reeves John Reeves Collection Monocot Monocotyledon Palm Palm Tree Palmae Reeves Reeves Collection Zingiberales Angiospermae Magnoliophyta Ravenala Ravenala Madagascariensis Strelitziaceae Travellers Tree
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Introduce a touch of exotic charm to your space with the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring "Urania speciosa; Palm." This stunning watercolor artwork, hailing from the John Reeves Collection and dated back to the 1820s, showcases the elegance and beauty of the Urania Palm in rich detail. The vibrant colors and intricate brushstrokes, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, bring the lush foliage and textures to life. Ideal for adding a natural, tropical flair to any room, these high-quality poster prints are a must-have for botanical art enthusiasts and interior design aficionados alike."
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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 watercolor painting depicts Urania speciosa, also known as the Traveler's Palm or Ravenala madagascariensis, a unique and captivating palm species native to Madagascar. Created in the 1820s by the renowned botanical artist John Reeves, this exquisite work of art is part of the John Reeves Collection, a significant historical archive of botanical illustrations. Urania speciosa is a monocotyledonous plant belonging to the family Strelitziaceae, order Zingiberales, and subclass Commelinid. It is characterized by its tall, unbranched trunk and fan-like leaves, which can grow up to 10 meters in length. The leaves are composed of numerous leaflets, each with a distinctive midrib and intricate veination pattern. The plant produces large, vibrant red and white bracts that surround its inflorescence, which resembles a spadix. The painting showcases the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of John Reeves, who accurately captured the intricacies of the plant's anatomy and form. The rich green hues of the leaves and the delicate veins are rendered with remarkable precision, while the contrasting textures of the trunk and the leaves add depth and dimension to the composition. The 19th century was a golden age of botanical exploration, and the John Reeves Collection is a testament to the remarkable discoveries made during this period. This painting of Urania speciosa not only showcases the beauty and diversity of the natural world but also serves as a valuable historical record of a fascinating plant species.
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