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St. Martins flower, Alstroemeria ligtu
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St. Martins flower, Alstroemeria ligtu
St. Martins flower or Peruvian lily, Alstroemeria ligtu. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1817
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the stunning St. Martin's Flower, also known as the Peruvian Lily or Alstroemeria ligtu. The image is a beautiful representation of this elegant and graceful plant, captured in intricate detail by the skilled hands of George Cooke, following an original drawing by George Loddiges. The engraving was produced as part of Conrad Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet, a renowned horticultural publication based in Hackney, London, in 1817. The St. Martin's Flower is native to South America, specifically Peru, and was first discovered by the Swedish botanist Clas Alstroemer in 1753. The plant is characterized by its tall, slender stems adorned with clusters of vibrant, tubular flowers that come in a variety of colours, including pink, red, white, and purple. The delicate petals are often speckled with intricate markings, adding to the plant's allure. The St. Martin's Flower was highly prized by Victorian gardeners for its ornamental value, and was often used in bouquets and flower arrangements due to its long vase life. The plant is still popular today, and is often used in cut flower arrangements for its elegant and sophisticated appearance. This stunning engraving provides a glimpse into the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as well as the meticulous craftsmanship of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the time. It is a testament to the enduring appeal of the natural world and the art of botanical illustration.
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