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Purple pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea
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Purple pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea
Purple pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea. Sarracenia porporina. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving showcases the captivating beauty of the Purple Pitcher Plant, Sarracenia purpurea. The image, taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic mastery of the time. The illustration, engraved by Corsi and drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, depicts a branch of the Purple Pitcher Plant adorned with its distinctive, vibrant purple pitchers. Each pitcher is shaped like a tubular vessel with a wide, flared rim, designed to attract and trap insects. The white plum blossoms, delicately positioned among the pitchers, add an ethereal touch to the scene. The intricate calligraphy and ornate seal at the bottom of the print add an air of sophistication and authenticity, further emphasizing the importance of botanical accuracy during the era. The use of color, achieved through the woodblock printing process, adds depth and dimension to the image, making the Purple Pitcher Plant come alive. The Japanese editions of this print, such as those from Wang Gai Jieziyuan, Huazhaun, and Ichimura Bunko in Tokyo, showcase the versatility of this botanical masterpiece. The manual application of color in mokuhanga (woodblock printing) and kaishien (watercolor) techniques adds a unique, artistic flair to each individual print. This Purple Pitcher Plant illustration is not only a stunning work of botanical art but also a valuable instructional tool, providing insight into the natural world and the intricacies of the plant kingdom during the Wangan Era in Japan.
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