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Methodus plantarum sexalis in sistemate naturae descripta
Watercolour by George Ehret Dionysius (1708- 1770), 1736. Original artwork held at the Natural History Museum, London
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18th Century Classification Description Ehret Georg Dionysius Georg Dionysius Ehret Linnaeus Reproduction Stamen Stigma Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite watercolor painting, titled "Methodus Plantarum Sexalis in Sistemate Naturae Descripta," is a masterpiece by the renowned 18th-century botanical artist George Dionysius Ehret. The artwork, created in 1736, is currently held at the Natural History Museum in London. The painting depicts a detailed and intricately rendered flowering plant, believed to be an angiosperm or flowering plant. The plant is shown in a highly realistic and lifelike manner, with each petal, stamen, and stigma meticulously illustrated. Ehret's exceptional skill is evident in the delicate shading and precise detailing, which brings out the textures and forms of the various plant parts. At the time this painting was created, the classification of plants was undergoing a significant transformation. Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy, was in the process of developing a new system for organizing and categorizing plants based on their morphological features. Ehret's work, including this painting, played a crucial role in documenting and disseminating the new taxonomic system. The title of the painting, "Methodus Plantarum Sexalis in Sistemate Naturae Descripta," translates to "Six-stamened Plants Described in the System of Nature." This reflects the focus on the sexual reproductive structures of plants, which was a key aspect of Linnaeus's taxonomic approach. This painting is an invaluable historical record of botanical discovery and scientific progress during the 18th century. It offers a glimpse into the world of plant exploration and classification, as well as the artistic mastery of one of the greatest botanical illustrators of all time.
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