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Red root, Wachendorfia thyrsiflora
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Red root, Wachendorfia thyrsiflora
Red root, Wachendorfia thyrsiflora, native to South Africa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Massard, 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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1837 Antoine Avis Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Francois Jussieu Laurent Naturali Neottia Nest Nido Ophrys Orchid Pierre Root Scienze Stanghi Stipple Turpin Vegetable Nidus
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the vibrant Red root, Wachendorfia thyrsiflora, a native plant from South Africa. The intricately detailed illustration was created by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840) for Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Science, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. Turpin, considered one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century, expertly captured the beauty and complexity of this unique plant. The Red root is shown with its distinctive red tuberous roots, which were traditionally used as a food source by the indigenous people of South Africa. The plant is also adorned with a nest, home to various birds, adding an element of natural history to the illustration. The Red root is part of the Iridaceae family and is related to other orchid-like plants such as Neottia, Nidus, Avis, Epipactis, Ophrys, Epipattide, Stanghi, and Duccello. The illustration is a masterpiece of botanical art, with the delicate details of the plant's leaves, flowers, and roots expertly rendered in stipple engraving. The hand-coloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the Red root to life. This beautiful and historic illustration is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of Turpin and Jussieu, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the 19th century.
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