Sea bean (Mucuna gigantea), 1777 C016 / 5121

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Sea bean (Mucuna gigantea), 1777 C016 / 5121

Sea bean (Mucuna gigantea), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder (1777) from an original outline drawing made by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771) on Captain James Cooks first voyage to the Pacific (1768-1771). This artwork is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

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1700s 18th Century Australasia Bean Captain James Cook First Voyage Flowering Plants Legume Natural History Oceania Pacific Sydney Parkinson Voyages Of Captain Cook Watercolour 1777 Fred Polydore Nodder

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This print showcases a remarkable 18th-century artwork titled "Sea bean (Mucuna gigantea)". Created by Fred Polydore Nodder in 1777, this watercolour is based on an original outline drawing made by the talented British artist Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage to the Pacific from 1768 to 1771. Preserved at the prestigious Natural History Museum in London, UK, this historical piece beautifully captures the essence of nature and botany. The sea bean itself, scientifically known as Mucuna gigantea, takes center stage in this illustration. This legume belongs to the angiosperm family and is renowned for its stunning flowering plants. As we delve into history through art, we are transported back to Captain Cook's voyages that explored Oceania and Australasia. The intricate details depicted in this watercolour highlight both biological accuracy and artistic finesse. The delicate brushstrokes bring life to every petal and leaf of the sea bean plant while showcasing Nodder's mastery of botanical illustration. This extraordinary collaboration between Sydney Parkinson's initial sketching talent and Fred Polydore Nodder's skillful watercoloring creates a visual masterpiece that seamlessly blends science with art. It serves as a testament to our fascination with flora throughout history. As we admire this exquisite artwork held at the Natural History Museum in London, we are reminded of Captain James Cook's pioneering spirit and his contributions to expanding our understanding of the natural world

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