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Spotless violet torenia, Torenia concolor
Spotless violet torenia, Torenia concolor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London, Ridgeway, 1846
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Barclay Concolor Drake Edwards Lindley Painter Register Sarah Spotless Sydenham Violet Miss
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Spotless Violet Torenia, Torenia concolor. The image is based on an original illustration by the talented Miss Sarah Drake, skillfully rendered by George Barclay for the Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley in London during 1846. The meticulous attention to detail in the engraving process brings out the intricate patterns and delicate features of this flower. The Spotless Violet Torenia, also known as Sydenham Violet, is a native of South America and is renowned for its stunning violet-blue blossoms. The plant is a popular ornamental in gardens, with its delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming profusely in the summer months. The absence of any spots on the petals, as depicted in this engraving, sets the Spotless Violet Torenia apart from its closely related species. The artist, Miss Sarah Drake, was a prominent female botanical painter of her time. Her exceptional talent and dedication to accurately capturing the natural world were celebrated in the botanical community. John Lindley, the esteemed botanist and editor of the Edwards Botanical Register, recognized her work and featured it prominently in his publication. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world, as well as the beauty and intrigue that can be found in even the smallest details of the natural world.
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