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Wan dai-fu orchid, Cymbidium sinense
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Wan dai-fu orchid, Cymbidium sinense
Wan dai-fu orchid, Cymbidium sinense. Epidendrum sinense, Epidendro Chinese. 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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1837 Algae Antoine Aurantium Bursa Cymbidium Delle Dictionary Dizionario Florence Francois Gabriel Jussieu Laurent Naturali Orchid Pierre Pretre Puffball Purple Scienze Sponge Stipple Turpin Borsa Encrusting Reniformis
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving showcases the captivating beauty of the Wan Dai-fu Orchid, scientifically known as Cymbidium sinense. The image is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was meticulously engraved by Corsi, under the direction of the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840). Turpin is celebrated as one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century, known for his exceptional attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of his subjects. In this illustration, the delicate petals of the Wan Dai-fu Orchid are rendered in stunning detail, with their intricate veining and subtle shading bringing the flower to life. The orchid is depicted among a diverse array of marine organisms, including a sea sponge (Cladiella), a purple Renilla sp. (Renilla reniformis), an orange puffball (Tethya aurantium), and various algae and marine bryozoans. These accompanying organisms serve to highlight the rich biodiversity of the marine environment and the interconnectedness of various species. The Wan Dai-fu Orchid, also known as the Chinese Epidendrum or the Lamarckia Bursa, is a beautiful and rare orchid species native to China and Taiwan. Its distinctive, waxy, and fragrant flowers bloom in clusters and come in various shades of purple and white. This illustration serves as a testament to the beauty and intrigue of the natural world, as well as the skill and artistry of the great French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin.
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