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Banksia serrata, old man banksia
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Banksia serrata, old man banksia
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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1772 1796 18th Century Banksia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Eudicot Eudicotinae Miller Proteaceae Proteales Seed Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon John Frederick John Frederick Miller Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: John Frederick Miller's Watercolour of Old Man Banksia (Banksia serrata), 1772 2. In this exquisite watercolour painting, we are transported back in time to the 18th century as we behold the Old Man Banksia (Banksia serrata), depicted with remarkable accuracy by the skilled hand of John Frederick Miller. This masterpiece was created from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson, made during Captain James Cook's groundbreaking first voyage across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1771. 3. Captain Cook's voyage was a pivotal moment in human history, expanding the horizons of European exploration and knowledge. The crew, including Parkinson, documented their discoveries with meticulous detail, recording new species of plants, animals, and landscapes they encountered. 4. The Old Man Banksia, a member of the Proteaceae family, is an iconic Australian native flowering plant. This eudicot, angiosperm, and angiospermae, belonging to the Magnoliophyta division, is characterized by its unique cone-like structures that house seeds. In this painting, Miller beautifully captures the intricate details of the Old Man Banksia's flowers, revealing their intriguing structure and allure. 5. This watercolour, created between 1772 and 1796, is a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the 18th century. The collaboration between Captain Cook, Sydney Parkinson, and John Frederick Miller resulted in a visual record of the Old Man Banksia that continues to captivate and inspire us today. 6. The Old Man Banksia's timeless beauty and significance as a native Australian plant are immortalized in this stunning watercolour by John Frederick Miller. This artwork serves as a reminder of the rich history of exploration, discovery, and the enduring connection between art and science.
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