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Hyacinth orchid, Bletilla striata
Hyacinth orchid, Bletilla striata (Japanese bletia, Bletia gebina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London, Ridgeway, 1847
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Barclay Drake Edwards Hyacinth Lindley Orchid Painter Register Sarah Striata Sydenham Miss
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This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts the enchanting Hyacinth Orchid, Bletilla striata, also known as Japanese Bletia or Gebina. The intricate detail of the flower is captured beautifully in this illustration, which was produced by George Barclay based on an original drawing by the talented Miss Sarah Drake. The image was published in the esteemed Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, in London in 1847 by Ridgeway. The Hyacinth Orchid is a unique and captivating plant, with its elegant, nodding spikes of small, white, fragrant flowers adorned with purple stripes. The plant is native to China, Japan, and other parts of Asia, and was highly prized for its beauty during the Victorian era. Miss Sarah Drake, the artist behind the original drawing, was a skilled botanical illustrator of her time. Her meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of her subjects made her a sought-after artist for botanical publications. George Barclay, the engraver, expertly translated her illustration into this stunning copperplate engraving, which showcases the intricacies of the Hyacinth Orchid in all its glory. The Edwards Botanical Register was a leading botanical publication of the time, edited by John Lindley, a renowned botanist and horticulturist. The publication was known for its high-quality illustrations and comprehensive coverage of new and exotic plants. This particular image of the Hyacinth Orchid is a testament to the excellence of the publication and the talent of its contributors.
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