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Foxgloves and pansies, Digitalis purpurea
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Foxgloves and pansies, Digitalis purpurea
Foxgloves and pansies, Digitalis purpurea and Viola tricolor.. Handcolored stipple engraving from Le Jardinier Fleuriste, Dedie aus Dames par un Amateur Chez Marcilly, Paris, 1818. The Florist Gardener was a gift book for ladies with charming miniature botanical bouquets in the style of Pancrace Bessa
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Bouquet Chez Digitalis Fleuriste Florist Foxglove Gardener Gift Jardinier Marcilly Pansies Purpurea Stipple Tricolor Viola
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This exquisite handcolored stipple engraving, titled "Foxgloves and Pansies" or "Digitalis purpurea and Viola tricolor," is a captivating illustration from the charming gift book "Le Jardinier Fleuriste," published in Paris in 1818. The Florist Gardener was a popular collection of miniature botanical bouquets, dedicated to ladies and created by an amateur. The engraving showcases two beloved spring flowers, the Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) and Pansies (Viola tricolor), artfully arranged against a lush green background. The Foxglove, with its tall spikes of bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white, was a symbol of the fleeting beauty of life and was believed to have magical healing properties in folklore. The Pansy, with its distinctive face-like blooms in hues of yellow, purple, and red, was a favorite among gardeners for its early blooming nature and sweet fragrance. This beautiful engraving, created in the style of Pancrace Bessa, showcases the intricate detail and artistry of the stipple technique, which involved the application of tiny dots of ink to create shading and depth. The delicate handcoloring adds an extra layer of vibrancy and depth to the already stunning illustration. The Florist Gardener was a popular gift book during the Romantic era, and this enchanting image of Foxgloves and Pansies would have been a cherished addition to any lady's collection. Today, it serves as a reminder of the beauty and elegance of the natural world and the artistry of the past.
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