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Blue sage, Eranthemum pulchellum
Blue sage, Eranthemum pulchellum (Blue-flowered justicia, Justicia nervosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811
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Blue Flowered Curtis Edwards Gardening Justicia Sage Sansom Sydenham
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Bring the natural beauty of the Blue Sage, Eranthemum pulchellum, into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis's The Botanical Magazine, showcases the vibrant blue flowers of this rare and captivating plant in intricate detail. Our high-quality Framed Prints are rights managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring you're investing in a unique and authentic piece of botanical art for your collection.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting Blue Sage, Eranthemum pulchellum, also known as Blue-flowered Justicia or Nervosa. The intricate detail of this botanical illustration was produced by Sydenham Edwards and skillfully engraved by F. Sansom for The Botanical Magazine, published in London in 1811 by William Curtis. The Blue Sage is a beautiful, diminutive plant native to southern Africa, boasting vibrant, sky-blue flowers that bloom in dense, rounded clusters. Its delicate, lanceolate leaves are a rich, glossy green, and the plant grows to a modest height of about 15 centimeters. The Blue Sage is a popular addition to rock gardens and alpine collections due to its attractive foliage and charming, blue flowers. The intricate engraving process involved creating a detailed drawing, which was then transferred to a copper plate coated with a light-sensitive substance. The plate was exposed to sunlight, allowing the areas to be etched away that corresponded to the white spaces in the drawing. The plate was then hand-colored using watercolors, resulting in a stunning, lifelike representation of the Blue Sage. Botanical illustrations like this one played a crucial role in the development of botany and horticulture during the 18th and 19th centuries. They allowed for the accurate documentation and dissemination of new plant discoveries, facilitating the exchange of knowledge between botanists, gardeners, and collectors around the world. Today, these illustrations remain valuable records of historical botanical discoveries and serve as a testament to the artistry and dedication of the botanical community during this period.
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