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French flax, Linum trigynum
French flax, Linum trigynum, Lino indiano. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn 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 Antoine Canadense Common Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Flax Florence Francois Jussieu Laurent Linum Naturali Pierre Scienze Stipple Turpin Vegetable Parilla
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts French flax, Linum trigynum, also known as Canadian flax, moonseed, common yellow flax, parilla, Menispermum canadense, Menispermo del Canada, and Linum indianum. The illustration is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Science, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The meticulous engraving was executed by Corsi, under the direction of the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840). Turpin is celebrated as one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century, renowned for his exceptional skill in capturing the intricate details of plants. In this illustration, the delicate structure of the French flax plant is beautifully rendered, with its slender stems, lanceolate leaves, and small, yellow, three-lobed flowers. The plant is also shown bearing its characteristic capsule-like fruits, which contain numerous small seeds. French flax, native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa, is an edible vegetable and has a long history of use in botany. The plant was used for medicinal purposes, as well as for the production of textiles, particularly linen. The fibers from the stem are used to make linen fabric, which has been prized for its strength and breathability for thousands of years. This illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of French flax and showcases the exceptional talent of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin as a botanical artist.
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