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Alpine avens, Geum montanum
La Benoite des Alpes. Alpine avens, Geum montanum, and Doris longwing butterfly, Heliconius doris. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, qui se cultivent tant dans les jardins de la chine, que dans ceux de l Europe, Paris, 1776
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Alpes Alpine Avens Belles Buchoz Butterfly Curieuses Doris Enluminee Etching Fleurs Geum Montanum Pierre Precieuse Heliconius Longwing
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This exquisite hand-colored etching, titled "La Benoite des Alpes" or "Alpine Avens," is a beautiful depiction of the Geum montanum plant and the Heliconius doris butterfly, both native to the Alpine regions of Europe. The image is taken from the "Precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses," a collection of hand-colored etchings of the most beautiful and curious flowers, published in Paris in 1776 by Pierre Joseph Buchoz. The Alpine Avens, also known as Alpine Geum or Benoite, is a perennial herb that blooms in the early summer months, producing bright pink or red flowers with a distinctive yellow center. The plant is well-adapted to the harsh Alpine climate, with small, narrow leaves that help it conserve water. The Doris Longwing Butterfly, also known as the Heliconius doris, is a large and striking species of butterfly that can be found in Central and South America. The butterfly's wings are a vibrant orange color with black markings and white spots, and its hindwings have a distinctive black and white banding pattern. The Doris Longwing is known for its long proboscis, which it uses to feed on the nectar of flowers. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this etching are a testament to the skill of the artist and the beauty of the natural world. The delicate rendering of the Alpine Avens and the Doris Longwing Butterfly, set against a backdrop of lush greenery, make this a truly captivating work of art.
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