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Hovea chorizemifolia
Hovea chorizemifolia (Chorozema-leaved hovea, Hovea chorozemaefolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts Hovea chorizemifolia, also known as Chorozema-leaved hovea or Chorozemaefolia. The illustration was created by the talented Miss Sarah Drake and engraved by S. Watts for the esteemed Botanical Register, published in Ridgeway, London, in 1832. Hovea chorizemifolia is a beautiful and intricately detailed flowering plant, native to Australia. The engraving captures the essence of its unique features, from the slender, chorizema-shaped leaves that give the plant its common name, to the delicate, tubular flowers that bloom in clusters. The hand-coloring adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the illustration, bringing out the rich hues of the plant's various parts. The veins on the leaves are meticulously rendered, and the petals of the flower are delicately shaded to create a sense of depth and texture. The Botanical Register was a leading publication of its time, dedicated to documenting and preserving the natural world through accurate and detailed botanical illustrations. Miss Sarah Drake was a renowned botanical artist, known for her precise and elegant style. S. Watts was a skilled engraver, who brought her illustrations to life through the intricate and detailed copperplate engravings. This engraving is a testament to the beauty and importance of botanical illustration in the 19th century, and a reminder of the vital role that such records play in documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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