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Cucumber with yellow flowers, section of fruit, leaves, tendrils, Cucumis flexuosus
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Cucumber with yellow flowers, section of fruit, leaves, tendrils, Cucumis flexuosus
5856495 Cucumber with yellow flowers, section of fruit, leaves, tendrils, Cucumis flexuosus; (add.info.: Cucumber with yellow flowers, section of fruit, leaves, tendrils, Cucumis flexuosus. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration from G. T. Wilhelm's "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte" (Encyclopedia of Natural History), Vienna, 1816. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist in Augsburg, where the first edition was published.); © Florilegius
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1816 Bavaria Bavarian City Of Vienna Cucumber Cucumis Encyclopedia Gottlieb Hand Colored Naturalist Naturgeschichte Salad Section Tendrils Tobias Unterhaltungen Vegetable Vienna Vienna City Wilhelm Yellow Austria Austrian Austrians Copperplate
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This stunning botanical illustration captures the intricate beauty of a cucumber plant, showcasing its yellow flowers, section of fruit, leaves, and tendrils in exquisite detail. The hand-colored copperplate engraving from G.T. Wilhelm's "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte" transports us to the world of 19th-century Vienna, where the Bavarian clergyman and naturalist Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm first published this encyclopedia of natural history.
The vibrant colors and delicate lines bring this image to life, highlighting the elegance of nature's design. Each element - from the curling tendrils reaching outwards to the crisp green leaves framing the bright yellow flowers - is meticulously rendered with precision and care.
As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the wonder and complexity found in even the simplest of plants. The cucumber, often taken for granted as a common vegetable for salads, reveals itself here as a work of art worthy of admiration.
This piece serves as a testament to both the skillful artistry of botanical illustration and the inherent beauty present in every living organism. It invites us to pause and appreciate the intricate patterns and forms that surround us in nature, reminding us that there is always more than meets the eye when it comes to our natural world.
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