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Marsh speedwell, Veronica scutellata
Marsh speedwell, Veronica scutellata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800
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Marsh Sowerby Speedwell Veronica Smith
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Marsh Speedwell (Veronica scutellata): A Stunning Botanical Portrayal from the Past This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts Marsh Speedwell (Veronica scutellata), a beautiful and delicate flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. The engraving is a masterpiece from the annals of natural history, created by James Sowerby and published in James Smith's English Botany in the year 1800. The intricate details of the Marsh Speedwell's leaves, stem, and flowers are captured with remarkable precision and artistry. The plant is shown in its full glory, with its narrow, lanceolate leaves arranged in whorls along the stem and its small, blue-violet flowers blooming at the top. The engraving also highlights the distinctive scutellate (shield-shaped) base of the flower stalk, which gives the plant its specific epithet, scutellata. The handcolouring adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the engraving, bringing out the subtle hues and textures of the Marsh Speedwell. The rich blues of the flowers, the lush greens of the leaves, and the earthy browns of the stems and roots all come together to create a stunning visual representation of this fascinating plant. The Marsh Speedwell is a valuable addition to any botanical collection, and this engraving is a testament to the beauty and importance of botanical illustration in documenting the natural world. It is a reminder of the rich history of natural history and the dedication of early botanists and illustrators in capturing the wonders of the plant kingdom for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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