Home > Mary Evans Prints Online > Natural History Museum
Paeonia sp. paeony
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Paeonia sp. paeony
Plate 4 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8615453
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10707076
Canton Eudicot Flowering John Reeves Paeonia Paeoniaceae Paeony Peony Reeves Saxifragales Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 4 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, showcases an exquisite illustration of a Paeonia sp. peony from the nineteenth century. This stunning botanical artwork, created in China during the 1800s, captures the essence of this magnificent flowering plant in intricate detail. Paeonia, commonly known as peonies, is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Paeoniaceae, order Saxifragales, class Magnoliopsida, and subclass Rosidae. Peonies are angiosperms, flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary. This particular illustration depicts a eudicot, a type of flowering plant that has two embryonic seed leaves (cotyledons) and net-like veins in their leaves. The peony in this illustration is a beautiful example of the Paeoniaceae family, with its large, showy flowers and distinctively lobed leaves. Peonies are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America, and have been cultivated for thousands of years for their ornamental value. The vibrant colors of the peony's petals, displayed in this illustration, range from pink and red to white and yellow, making them a popular choice for gardens and flower arrangements. John Reeves (1774-1856) was a British botanical artist and collector who spent several years in China during the early 19th century. He produced a significant body of work during his time in China, documenting the flora and fauna of the region. This illustration of the Paeonia sp. peony is a testament to his skill and dedication to botanical art. The intricate details and accurate depiction of the plant's anatomy make this a valuable addition to the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
