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Rust-red ascocentrum orchid, Ascocentrum miniatum
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Rust-red ascocentrum orchid, Ascocentrum miniatum
Rust-red ascocentrum orchid, Ascocentrum miniatum (Orange-red saccolabe, Saccolabium miniatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London, Ridgeway, 1847
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Barclay Drake Edwards Lindley Orchid Painter Register Sarah Sydenham Miss Orange Red
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Rust-red Ascocentrum orchid, scientifically known as Ascocentrum miniatum, or the Orange-red Saccolabe, Saccolabium miniatum. The image, created by the skilled hand of George Barclay after an original illustration by the talented Miss Sarah Drake, was published in the prestigious Edwards Botanical Register, edited by the renowned botanist John Lindley, in London in 1847. The meticulous attention to detail in this artwork captures the intricate features of this rare and captivating orchid. With its vibrant rust-red hue and delicate, feminine shape, the Ascocentrum miniatum is a true masterpiece of nature. The artist, Miss Sarah Drake, expertly rendered the delicate petals and intricate labellum, bringing the orchid to life on the page. The copperplate engraving process, a popular method for producing high-quality botanical illustrations during the 19th century, adds an additional layer of detail and depth to the image. This beautiful work of art not only showcases the natural beauty of the Ascocentrum miniatum but also highlights the artistic skill and dedication of the individuals involved in its creation.
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