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Dwarf birch, Betula nana
Dwarf birch, Betula nana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Betula Birch Classes Duppa Dwarf Linnaean Nana Orders System Vegetable
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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 exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Dwarf Birch, Betula nana, a charming and resilient shrub native to the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. The intricate details of the plant's leaves, bark, and flowers are beautifully captured in this illustration, which was created by the skilled hand of Richard Duppa for his seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. Dwarf Birch is a versatile and hardy plant, capable of thriving in harsh environments with short growing seasons and extreme temperatures. Its small, slender branches are adorned with bright green, ovate leaves that turn a brilliant yellow in the autumn. The plant's tiny, catkin-like flowers appear in the spring, followed by small, red or purple fruits that ripen in the summer. The Linnaean system of botany, developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, revolutionized the way plants were classified and named. Duppa's work, which featured over 3,000 handcoloured plates, was a significant contribution to the Linnaean system and remains an important reference for botanical studies today. This enchanting image of the Dwarf Birch is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the artistry of the botanical illustrators of the past. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of nature and the importance of preserving and understanding the natural world around us.
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