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Common heath, Epacris impressa
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Common heath, Epacris impressa
Common heath or Pitted epacris, Epacris impressa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Sara Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Common Heath, Epacris impressa, a charming native plant of Australia and New Zealand. The botanical illustration was meticulously created by the skilled artist, Miss Sara Maund, and masterfully engraved by S. Nevitt for Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow's esteemed publication, "The Botanist," published in London in 1836. The Common Heath, also known as Pitted Epacris, is a low-lying shrub with small, tubular, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. The plant's common name derives from its preference for growing in heathlands and moorlands. The intricate details of the flowers and leaves are beautifully captured in this engraving, revealing the delicate beauty of this Victorian garden favorite. Miss Maund's illustration is a testament to the dedication and precision of Victorian botanical artists and their collaborators in the field of botany. The copperplate engraving process, which involved transferring the image from the original drawing to a copper plate and then etching it with acid, was a labor-intensive technique that produced highly detailed and accurate representations of plants. This image of the Common Heath invites us to appreciate the intricacies of nature and the artistry of botanical illustration during the Victorian era. The engraving is a valuable historical record of the botanical knowledge of the time and a visual delight for anyone interested in botany, horticulture, or the history of art.
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