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Chinese arborvitae, Platycladus orientalis
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Chinese arborvitae, Platycladus orientalis
Chinese arborvitae, Platycladus orientalis (Weeping arbor vitae, Thuja filiformis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London, Ridgeway, 1842
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Arbor Barclay Drake Edwards Lindley Orientalis Painter Register Sarah Sydenham Weeping Miss Thuja Vitae
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Platycladus Orientalis, Weeping Arbor Vitae," is a beautiful representation of the Chinese Arborvitae or Thuja Filiformis, as it was known in the botanical world during the early 19th century. The illustration was created by the talented Miss Sarah Drake and later engraved by George Barclay for the renowned Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley in London, published by Ridgeway in 1842. The Chinese Arborvitae is a striking evergreen tree, native to China and Japan, with its distinctive weeping branches adorned with small, scale-like leaves. The tree's elegant form and year-round greenery made it a popular ornamental plant in gardens during the Victorian era. Miss Sarah Drake, a skilled artist and painter, captured the tree's beauty with great detail and precision. Her illustration serves as the foundation for Barclay's engraving, which adds an additional layer of intricacy and artistry to the final product. The hand-coloring process further enhances the image, bringing the vibrant greens of the tree to life. John Lindley, the esteemed botanist and editor of the Edwards Botanical Register, oversaw the publication of this engraving, ensuring its accuracy and scientific significance. The result is a stunning work of art that showcases the Chinese Arborvitae in all its splendor, while also highlighting the collaborative efforts of the talented individuals involved in its creation. This engraving is a testament to the beauty and importance of botanical illustrations in documenting and preserving the natural world. It remains an invaluable resource for botanical research and a source of inspiration for gardeners and horticulturists today.
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