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Plant watercolours by Elizabeth Twining
From a bound volume watercolour drawings of plants : including the originals for her Illustrations of the Natural Order of Plants. Watercolour on paper. c. 1840s by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1840
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Avens Blackberry Cabbage Province Rose Cabbage Rose China Rose Dog Rose Elizabeth Twining Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Feminine Fragaria Geum Images Of Nature Moss Rose Romantic Rosa Rosaceae Rosales Rosid Rubus Strawberry Twining Women Artists Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Fragaria Vesca Geum Rivale Magnoliophyta Rosa Canina Rosa Centifolia Rosa Chinensis Rubus Fruticosus Water Avens Woodland Strawberry
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This stunning watercolor print showcases a captivating selection of plants, expertly rendered by the talented Elizabeth Twining in the mid-1800s. The bound volume, titled "From a bound volume watercolour drawings of plants: including the originals for her Illustrations of the Natural Order of Plants," offers a glimpse into Twining's remarkable artistic abilities and her deep understanding of botany. The depicted plants belong to the Angiosperms, a group of flowering plants, and more specifically, the Eudicots and Rosids. Some of the featured specimens include the Avens, Blackberry, Cabbage Province Rose, China Rose, Common Blackberry, Dog Rose, Geum, Moss Rose, Strawberry, Wild Briar Rose, and various Roses such as the Centifolia, Indica, Punicea, and Sulphurea. Twining's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate depictions of each plant's unique characteristics. The delicate petals, vibrant colors, and textured leaves are all rendered with a sense of romanticism and femininity that adds to their allure. The watercolor technique allows for a soft, ethereal quality that beautifully captures the essence of these natural wonders. As a woman artist in the mid-1800s, Twining's work was a testament to her passion for the natural world and her artistic prowess. Her illustrations were not only visually stunning but also contributed significantly to the scientific understanding of botany during this period. This print is a valuable historical artifact that showcases both the beauty and importance of the natural world and the artistic talent of Elizabeth Twining. The print is held in the Library and Archives and dates back to the 1840s. It is a reminder of the rich history of botanical illustration and the enduring allure of the natural world.
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