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Indigofera alpina
Indigofera alpina (Large-stipuled indigofera, Indigofera stipularis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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Alpina Augusta Benjamin Botanist Henslow Indigofera Maund Nevitt Stevens Withers
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This stunning hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts Indigofera alpina, also known as Large-stipuled indigofera or Indigofera stipularis. The botanical illustration was created by the talented Mrs. Augusta Withers and expertly engraved by S. Nevitt for Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow's publication, "The Botanist," in London during the Victorian era, around 1836. Indigofera alpina is a beautiful leguminous shrub native to the highlands of South America, with distinctive large stipules that wrap around the stem. The plant is covered in small, tubular, blue-violet flowers that bloom in clusters, attracting various pollinators. The botanical illustration captures the intricate details of the plant's veined leaves, delicate flowers, and the texture of its stipules. Mrs. Withers' artistic skill is evident in her precise rendering of the plant's various features, while Nevitt's engraving technique brings the illustration to life with fine lines and vibrant colours. The use of copperplate engraving, a popular method during the 19th century, allowed for high-quality reproductions of botanical illustrations, making them accessible to a wider audience. The Victorian era was a time of great interest in botany and the natural world, with many botanical gardens and societies dedicated to the study and documentation of new plant species. This beautiful Indigofera alpina engraving is a testament to the passion and dedication of the botanists, artists, and collectors of the time, who sought to preserve and share their knowledge of the natural world through exquisite illustrations like this one.
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