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Naturalist illustration poster, perfect for a touch of refinement and science - Red Basille by Charles d'Orbigny

Naturalist illustration poster, perfect for a touch of refinement and science - Red Basille by Charles d'Orbigny

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Engraving reproduction of: Red Baselle (Basella rubra, Lin.)

Illustration taken from the Universal Dictionary of Natural History, written under the direction of Charles Henry Dessalines d'Orbigny (1806-1876) and published from 1841 to 1849.

This work, considered one of the major achievements of the 19th century in terms of scientific synthesis and quality popularization, wonderfully illustrating the great beauty and impressive diversity of the biological world, was supplemented by a certain amount of scientific information, some extracts of which are reproduced below.

Important note: the scientific classification elements of the time have been preserved as they are and may of course be obsolete today.

Scientific classification and description of the species present in the engraving:

Class of Dicotyledonous Plants
Subclass Apetalia
Order of Apetales-Cyclospermae
Family Basellaceae (dismembered from Chenopodium)
Red basella (Basella rubra, Lin.)
Fig. 1. A perianth lobe with the opposite stamen unopened.
Fig. 2. Unopened stamen, seen from its external face.
Fig. 3. Entire pistil.
Fig. 4. Longitudinal section of the ovary.
Fig. 5. Cross section of the ovary.
Fig. 6. The ovum in its natural position.
Fig. 7. Whole fruit of natural size, seen from above, enclosed by the enlarged perianth and become succulent.
Fig. 8. Cross section of the same.
Fig. 9. The isolated spiral embryo, seen from the side.
Fig. 10. The same embryo seen towards its root end.

Important note: The scientific classification elements of the time have been preserved as they were and may of course be obsolete today. The current name of the specimen represented is Malabar Spinach (Basella alba)

About this print

The layout and composition of this reproduction have been the subject of our greatest attention.

  • Respect for the format of the original work: in order to faithfully transcribe the artist's intention, the work is not cropped/re-cut except in extreme cases (obvious imperfection, geometry problem, etc.) in which case the cropping will be as light as possible.
  • The presence of white margins is sometimes necessary in order to present the work in a balanced manner.
  • Each size offered has been specifically composed, therefore, the size of the white margins may vary from one print size to another. Remember to check this detail carefully!
  • Print only, frame not included!

Features

  • Premium 200gsm matte white paper, durable and strong.
  • Natural, smooth uncoated finish, silky to the touch
  • FSC certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability.
  • Each print is shipped in sturdy packaging, ensuring safe transport.
  • Each print is printed and shipped on demand. No minimum order quantity is required.
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