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Scilla maritima (Sea onion / squill), 1828-1830 (hand-coloured lithograph)
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Scilla maritima (Sea onion / squill), 1828-1830 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985714 Scilla maritima (Sea onion/squill), 1828-1830 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Austrian School, (19th century); 47.2x35.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scilla maritima (Sea onion/squill). From Pharmaceutisch-medicinische Botanik... by Daniel Wagner. After drawings by Ignaz Strenzl. Austrian School, (19th century). Hand-coloured lithograph. Published in Vienna, 1828-1830. 47.2 x 35.2cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright
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Austrian School Background Cross Section Ground Hand Colored Hand Coloring Hand Coloured Hand Colouring Hand Tinted Handcolored Lithographic Lithoprint Onion Pair Of Objects Prints Root Vegetable Two Objects Vegetable Vegetables Vienna White Background Austria Austrian Austrians Handcoloured Sea Onion Squill
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This hand-coloured lithograph from the 19th century showcases the beauty of Scilla maritima, commonly known as Sea onion or squill. Measuring 47.2x35.2 cm, this print is part of a private collection and captures the intricate details of this root vegetable. The illustration was created by Ignaz Strenzl and published in Vienna between 1828-1830 as part of Pharmaceutisch-medicinische Botanik. . . by Daniel Wagner. The Austrian School's expertise in botanical art is evident in this piece, with its meticulous hand colouring and attention to detail. Against a clean white background, two sea onions are depicted in close-up, revealing their cross-sections and delicate layers. The vibrant colours bring these vegetables to life, showcasing their natural beauty. This lithograph serves not only as an artistic representation but also highlights the importance of these plants for medicinal purposes during that time period. Its inclusion in Pharmaceutisch-medicinische Botanik. . . suggests that it was used to educate readers about various plant species and their potential uses within medicine. Overall, this print offers a glimpse into both the scientific and artistic worlds of the 19th century Austrian School. It reminds us of the rich history behind botanical illustrations while celebrating the unique qualities of Scilla maritima as a root vegetable with medicinal properties.
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