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Larger cattleya, Cattleya maxima
Larger cattleya, Cattleya maxima. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London, Ridgeway, 1846
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the larger Cattleya maxima, also known as the larger cattleya orchid. The image was created by George Barclay, based on an original illustration by the talented Miss Sarah Drake, which was published in the esteemed Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, in London in 1846. The orchid is shown in all its glory, with its large, elegant petals unfurling to reveal its intricate and delicate structure. The female artist, Miss Sarah Drake, expertly captured the delicate details of the flower, from the subtle veining on the petals to the intricate patterns on the labellum. The use of handcolouring adds an extra layer of beauty to the engraving, bringing the vibrant colours of the orchid to life. The orchid was named Cattleya maxima in honour of William Cattley, an English botanist who first described the species in 1824. This exquisite orchid is native to the tropical rainforests of South America and is known for its large size and showy flowers, which can grow up to 12 inches in diameter. The larger Cattleya maxima is a popular orchid in horticulture and is prized for its beauty and rarity. This engraving is a testament to the artistic and botanical achievements of the 19th century and remains a stunning example of the intricacy and detail that could be achieved through the combination of botanical illustration and copperplate engraving techniques.
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