Mountain trumpet flower, Collomia biflora

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Mountain trumpet flower, Collomia biflora

Mountain trumpet flower, Collomia biflora.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards The Botanical Register, London, Ridgway, 1833

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Sarahanndrake Swatts Sydenhamedwards Thebotanicalregister

EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Celebration of Botanical Beauty: The Mountain Trumpet Flower, Collomia biflora, in Handcolored Copperplate Engraving" 2. In this exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, we are transported back in time to the early 19th century, where the intricate details of the Mountain Trumpet Flower, Collomia biflora, are captured with remarkable precision. The engraving, produced by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake for Sydenham Edwards' The Botanical Register, published in London by Ridgway in 1833, showcases the flower in all its splendor. 3. The Mountain Trumpet Flower, also known as Brickred Collomia or Collomia coccinea, is a native North American wildflower that blooms in the western United States and Canada. The engraving captures the flower's distinctive features, including its trumpet-shaped, two-lipped, bright red blossoms, which appear against a backdrop of lush, green foliage. 4. The botanical illustration and engraving process was a labor-intensive and time-consuming one, requiring great skill and patience. The illustrator, Miss Sarah Drake, would first carefully study and draw the subject, often from life. Her drawing would then be used as a guide for the engraver, S. Watts, who would meticulously carve the image into a copper plate. The plate would then be inked and hand-colored, resulting in the stunning, vibrant image we see here. 5. This historical botanical print not only showcases the beauty of the Mountain Trumpet Flower but also provides a glimpse into the rich history of botanical illustration and the importance of documenting the natural world. It is a testament to the artistry and dedication of those who came before us and paved the way for our modern understanding and appreciation of the natural world.

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