Branching fringe lily, Thysanotus dichotomus

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Branching fringe lily, Thysanotus dichotomus

Branching fringe lily, Thysanotus dichotomus (Entangled thysanotus, Thysanotus intricatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854

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Barclay Branching Drake Entangled Fringe Lily Lindley Ornamental Sarah Shrubbery Sweet Miss Thysanotus

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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Branching Fringe Lily, Thysanotus dichotomus, also known as Entangled Thysanotus or Thysanotus intricatus. The intricate beauty of this plant is captured in exquisite detail by the skilled hand of engraver G. Barclay, working from an original observation by Miss Sarah Drake. The image is taken from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, published by G. Willis in London in 1854. The Branching Fringe Lily is a native of Australia and is renowned for its unique and captivating appearance. The plant features slender, branching stems adorned with delicate, fringed flowers. Each flower boasts six petals, which are narrow and curved, giving the appearance of a delicate fringe. The petals are arranged in two whorls, with the outer petals being larger and the inner petals being smaller. The intricacy of the engraving is truly remarkable, with each line and detail carefully rendered to bring out the beauty of the Branching Fringe Lily. The hand-coloring adds an additional layer of depth and vibrancy, bringing the plant to life in a way that a image could not. This botanical illustration is a testament to the artistry and dedication of the Victorian era's botanical community, who were committed to documenting and preserving the natural world in all its glory. The Branching Fringe Lily remains a popular subject for botanical artists and collectors to this day, and this engraving is a beautiful example of the art form at its finest.

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