Home > Arts > Artists > E > Richard Evans
Moonwort, Botrychium lunaria
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Moonwort, Botrychium lunaria
Moonwort, Botrychium lunaria (Osmunda lunaria). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23170962
© Florilegius/Mary Evans
Classes Duppa Fern Linnaean Lunaria Orders System Moonwort Osmunda
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> E
> Richard Evans
> Arts
> Portraits
> Botanical illustrations
> Fine art
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Botanical illustrations
> Fine art
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Related Images
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images August 2021
EDITORS COMMENTS
Moonwort, Botrychium lunaria, is depicted in this exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving from Richard Duppa's seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published in London by Longman, Hurst in 1816. Duppa's meticulous illustration showcases the intricate details of this unique fern, which is also known by its synonym Osmunda lunaria. Botrychium lunaria is a rare and elusive fern, native to damp woodlands and wetlands in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is characterized by its distinctive, fan-shaped fronds, which are covered in small, round sori that bear spores. The moonwort's name derives from the crescent-shaped markings on the underside of its fronds, which resemble the shape of the moon. Duppa's illustration captures the delicate beauty of the moonwort in stunning detail, with each vein and leaflet rendered with precision and artistry. The hand-coloring adds an additional layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing out the subtle hues and textures of the fern's fronds. As part of the Linnaean system of botany, the classification and naming of plants was revolutionized by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. Duppa's work was one of the most comprehensive and accurate botanical publications of its time, featuring over 2,000 illustrations of plants from around the world. This image of moonwort is a testament to Duppa's skill as an illustrator and his dedication to documenting the natural world.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
