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Dendrobium gracilicaule, pale yellow orchid
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Dendrobium gracilicaule, pale yellow orchid
Dendrobium gracilicaule, pale yellow orchid native of eastern Australia.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N. Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1889, L. Reeve & Co
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1889 Curtis Dendrobium Matilda Orchid Smith
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This exquisite hand-coloured botanical illustration showcases the graceful beauty of the Dendrobium gracilicaule, a pale yellow orchid native to the eastern regions of Australia. Drawn by the skilled hand of Matilda Smith and meticulously lithographed by J.N. Fitch, this illustration was published in the prestigious Curtis's Botanical Magazine in 1889 by L. Reeve & Co. The Dendrobium gracilicaule is a stunning epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants for support rather than in soil. Its slender, arching canes bear elegant, pale yellow flowers with a slight greenish tint and a distinctively pointed labellum. The intricate details of the flower's anatomy are expertly captured in this illustration, from the delicate veining on the petals to the minute hairs on the sepals. Botanical illustrations like this one played a crucial role in the scientific discovery and documentation of new plant species during the late 19th century. The meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill required to create such illustrations made them highly valued not only for their scientific importance but also for their aesthetic beauty. Matilda Smith was a prominent botanical artist of her time, known for her precise and detailed illustrations of a wide range of plant species. J.N. Fitch was an accomplished lithographer who brought Smith's illustrations to life through the lithographic process, which involved drawing on a limestone plate with a greasy crayon and then treating the plate with chemicals to create an image that could be printed on paper. This illustration of the Dendrobium gracilicaule is a testament to the artistry and scientific rigor of the botanical community during the late 19th century, and a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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