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Cloth of gold, Crocus angustifolius and enchanter s
Monandria 1, 2, cloth of gold, Crocus angustifolius (Triandria) 3, and enchanters nightshade, Circaea alpina (Diandria) 4, 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805
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Alpina Cloth Crocus Curtis Edwards Lectures Nightshade Register Sydenham Angustifolius
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Feast your eyes on the radiant beauty of Cloth of Gold (Monandria 1), a symbol of wealth and luxury. Delight in the delicate blooms of Crocus angustifolius (Triandria), a vibrant burst of color against the winter snow. Be enchanted by the ethereal allure of Enchanter's Nightshade (Circaea alpina, Diandria), with its mysterious purple hues. Each card features stunning, high-resolution images sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, bringing a touch of nature's magic right to your doorstep. Share a moment of joy and wonder with our captivating collection.
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.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving is a botanical illustration of various spring blooms, created by the skilled hand of Sydenham Edwards for the renowned botanist William Curtis. The illustration, taken from Curtis' Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth in 1805, showcases four different plants in stunning detail. At the center of the image, the Cloth of Gold, or Crocus angustifolius (Triandria), is depicted in full bloom. Its vibrant yellow flowers, adorned with a rich, golden hue, are surrounded by lush, green foliage. To the left, the Crocus angustifolius (Monandria) can be seen, with its solitary, golden bloom emerging from the earth. To the right of the Cloth of Gold, the enchanter's nightshade, Circaea alpina (Diandria), is illustrated. This plant's unique, nodding, bell-shaped, pink and white flowers are delicately rendered, with intricate detail given to their veining and texture. The third type of enchanter's nightshade, Circaea alpina (Monandria), is shown at the bottom left of the image, with its solitary, elongated, pink and white flower. This beautiful and intricate botanical illustration not only serves as a testament to the artistic skill of Sydenham Edwards but also to the meticulous observations of William Curtis. The engraving is a captivating representation of the natural world and a reminder of the beauty that can be found in the smallest of details.
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