Greetings Card : Leafy orchid, Dactylorhiza foliosa
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Leafy orchid, Dactylorhiza foliosa
Leafy orchid, Dactylorhiza foliosa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Sydenham Edwards The Botanical Register, London, Ridgway, 1834
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Media ID 14207423
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Botanicalillustration Leafy Madeira Sydenhamedwards Thebotanicalregister
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with a touch of natural beauty! Our exquisite Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse feature the enchanting Leafy Orchid, Dactylorhiza foliosa, in handcolored detail from a rare and captivating 1834 botanical illustration. This intricately beautiful orchid, showcased in its prime, is a perfect expression of elegance and thoughtfulness. Our high-quality cards are printed on premium paper and come with matching envelopes, making them a delightful choice for any occasion. Bring the wonders of the natural world right to their doorstep with a Media Storehouse Greetings Card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of the Leafy Orchid, Dactylorhiza foliosa. The intricate detail of the image, taken from Sydenham Edwards' The Botanical Register published in London in 1834 by Ridgway, allows us to appreciate the delicate features of this enchanting flower. The Leafy Orchid, also known as the Leafy Spiked Orchid or Orchis foliosa, is a native plant of Madeira, an archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean. This orchid is characterized by its large, green leaves that form a rosette at the base of the plant, and its tall, spiked inflorescence adorned with small, white flowers. The botanical illustration, produced during the 19th century, reflects the height of botanical art during this period. The meticulous process of handcoloring each print added an extra layer of detail and vibrancy to the already stunning engraving. Botanical illustrations of this caliber were essential for the advancement of botany and gardening, as they provided accurate records of plant species and facilitated their cultivation. The Leafy Orchid remains a popular subject in botanical art and horticulture today, with its unique appearance and allure continuing to captivate gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike. This beautiful engraving serves as a testament to the enduring fascination with the natural world and the importance of documenting its wonders for future generations.
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