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Peacock tiger flower, Tigridia pavonia
Peacock tiger flower, Tigridia pavonia. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts the vibrant and intricately beautiful Peacock Tiger Flower, Tigridia pavonia. The image is an illustration from Edward Step's "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse," published by Frederick Warne in London in 1896. The illustration was created by Desire Bois, a skilled botanical artist of the Victorian era. The Peacock Tiger Flower is named for its resemblance to the distinctive patterns found on a peacock's feathers and the stripes of a tiger. The flower features narrow, leafless stems that bear large, funnel-shaped blooms. The petals are a rich, velvety burgundy color with narrow, white stripes that mimic the tiger's stripes. The center of the flower is a deep, golden yellow, adding a pop of contrast against the dark petals. The Peacock Tiger Flower is native to Central and South America and was a popular addition to Victorian gardens due to its exotic and alluring appearance. The chromolithograph process, which involved the transfer of an image from a lithographic stone to a plate coated with chromium salts, allowed for the intricate details of the flower to be captured in vivid colors, making this a highly sought-after botanical illustration. This beautiful illustration not only showcases the beauty of the Peacock Tiger Flower but also highlights the artistry and skill of Desire Bois and the advances in printing technology during the Victorian era. The intricate details of the flower, from the delicate stripes on the petals to the veining on the leaves, are rendered in stunning detail, making this a true masterpiece of botanical illustration.
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