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Butterfly mist, Ageratum corymbosum
Butterfly mist, Ageratum corymbosum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Devigni, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Butterfly Corsi Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Eggs Embedded Florence Francois Gabriel Jussieu Mist Naturali Pierre Pipa Pretre Scienze Skin Stipple Surinam Toad Turpin Vegetable Ageratum Rospo
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Butterfly Mist, Ageratum corymbosum," is a beautiful example of the exquisite botanical illustrations found in Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was engraved by Devigni, with drawings by Jean Gabriel Pretre and direction by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. Turpin, a French botanical illustrator of the 19th century, is renowned for his exceptional talent in capturing the intricate details of plants and their various stages of growth. The image depicts the Ageratum corymbosum, commonly known as Butterfly Mist or Surinam Ageratum. The plant is shown in full bloom, with its blue flowers attracting a butterfly, possibly a Pipa or Toad Butterfly, to the scene. The butterfly is delicately perched on the plant, its body partially embedded in the petals, while it lays its eggs on the plant's skin. A Toad, or Rospo, is also present, likely drawn to the area due to the presence of the butterfly and its eggs. The handcoloured stipple engraving technique used in this illustration adds depth and texture, making the various elements of the scene appear lifelike. The intricate details of the plant's veins, the texture of the butterfly's wings, and the patterns on the toad's skin are all expertly rendered. Ageratum corymbosum is an edible vegetable, and its flowers and leaves are used in various culinary applications, particularly in Latin American cuisine. This illustration not only showcases the plant's beauty but also highlights its historical and cultural significance. The botanical illustrations in Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali were groundbreaking in their accuracy and artistic merit, making them an invaluable resource for botanists, horticulturists, and collectors of natural history.
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