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Stackhousia viminea, slender stackhousia
Stackhousia viminea, slender stackhousia - Plate 24 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826). Date: 1801
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1801 Australian Bauer Ferdinand Lucas Slender
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Plate 24 from Botanical Drawings from Australia, featuring the exquisite Slender Stackhousia or Stackhousia viminea, is an enchanting illustration by the renowned Austrian botanical artist Ferdinand Bauer. Dated back to 1801, this masterpiece was created during Bauer's tenure as the chief drawing master for Sir Joseph Banks' botanical expedition to Australia. The Slender Stackhousia is a native Australian plant, characterized by its slender stems and delicate, yellow flowers. Bauer's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate depiction of the plant's veined leaves, the delicate petals of its flowers, and the tiny hairs that cover its stems. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the illustration, making the Slender Stackhousia appear as if it could leap off the page. Botanical drawings were an essential part of European exploration and colonization of new lands. They served as a means of documenting and cataloging new plant species, providing valuable information for scientific research, agriculture, and medicine. Bauer's illustrations, in particular, were highly regarded for their accuracy and beauty. The Slender Stackhousia is a rare and beautiful plant, found primarily in the rainforests of eastern Australia. Its delicate flowers bloom in clusters, adding a splash of yellow to the lush green foliage. Today, this plant is appreciated not only for its botanical significance but also for its aesthetic value. Bauer's illustration of the Slender Stackhousia remains a testament to the artist's skill and the beauty of the natural world.
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