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Compound flowers: daisy Bellis perennis, thistle
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Compound flowers: daisy Bellis perennis, thistle
Compound flowers: daisy Bellis perennis, thistle Onopordum acanthium and dandelion Taraxacum.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805. Edwards (1768-1819) was the artist of thousands of botanical plates for Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register
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1805 Bellis Compound Curtis Daisy Dandelion Edwards Lambeth Lectures Perennis Sydenham Taraxacum Thistle
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases a charming arrangement of compound flowers, featuring the Bellis perennis, or common daisy, the thistle Onopordum acanthium, the dandelion Taraxacum, and other unidentified blooms. The illustration is a masterpiece by Sydenham Edwards, who was renowned for his botanical art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Edwards created thousands of botanical plates for the esteemed Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register. This particular engraving was produced as a visual aid for William Curtis' Lectures on Botany, delivered at the Botanic Garden in Lambeth, London, in 1805. Curtis, a pioneering botanist and horticulturist, was a significant figure in the history of botanical science. His lectures were influential in advancing the understanding and appreciation of the natural world. The intricate details of each flower are beautifully rendered in this engraving, with the delicate petals and intricate structures of the thistle and daisy contrasting against the robust, textured leaves of the dandelion. The handcolouring adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the image, making it a captivating and educational piece of botanical art. This historical illustration offers a glimpse into the rich history of botanical study and the artistic techniques that brought the natural world to life for generations of scientists, horticulturists, and nature enthusiasts.
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