Male and Female Trees of the Coco de Mer in Praslin 1883

"Male and Female Trees of the Coco de Mer in Praslin" is a botanical illustration by Marianne North, created in 1883. The artwork showcases two coco de mer palm trees, one male and one female, against a backdrop of a picturesque tropical landscape. North was a renowned botanical artist who traveled extensively, documenting diverse flora in her paintings. This artwork, with its detailed rendering of the palm trees and their distinctive features, exemplifies her meticulous approach and passion for capturing the beauty of the natural world. The inclusion of the distant mountains and the sea in the background adds depth and context to the scene, highlighting the coco de mer's natural habitat.