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Date palm tree, Phoenix dactylifera
Date palm tree, Phoenix dactylifera, Dattier. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Date palm tree, Phoenix dactylifera, Dattier. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Date Dates Dupuis Edouard Francois Gerard Herincq Maubert Oscar Oudet Palm Phoenix Pierre Regne Reveil Seed Vegetal Dactylifera
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1. Title: A Majestic Date Palm Tree, Phoenix Dactylifera This exquisite handcoloured steel engraving depicts a Date Palm Tree, scientifically known as Phoenix dactylifera, or Dattier in French. The botanical illustration was meticulously created by Edouard Maubert and beautifully rendered in steel engraving by Oudet. This artwork is an essential part of the comprehensive botanical work, "La Regne Vegetal: Planetes Agricoles et Forestieres," published by Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs between 1864 and 1871. The Date Palm Tree, a native of the Middle East and the North African region, is renowned for its tall, elegant trunk and fan-shaped leaves. The tree is a vital source of food and economic importance, producing the sweet and succulent fruit known as dates. The fruit, which grows in clusters, is encased in a protective layer called the "date stone," which contains the seed. The illustration showcases the tree's intricate details, from the delicate veins on its leaves to the textured bark on its trunk. The dates are depicted in various stages of maturity, providing a visual representation of the tree's growth cycle. The vibrant colours used in the handcolouring process bring the illustration to life, making it a stunning addition to any botanical collection. The Date Palm Tree has been an essential part of human civilization for thousands of years, with records of its cultivation dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Arabian Peninsula. Its versatility, both as a food source and a source of shelter and shade, has made it an iconic symbol of the desert landscapes where it thrives. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving serves as a testament to the tree's enduring significance in both the natural world and human history.
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