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Dancing lady orchid, Oncidium spectatissimum
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Dancing lady orchid, Oncidium spectatissimum
Dancing lady orchid, Oncidium spectatissimum (Odontoglossum triumphans). Chromolithograph by Hatch Company after a botanical illustration by Harriet Stewart Miner from Orchids, the Royal Family of Plants, Lee Shepard, Boston, 1885. The first American color plate book on orchids by woman botanist Miner. Dancing lady orchid, Oncidium spectatissimum (Odontoglossum triumphans). Chromolithograph by Hatch Company after a botanical illustration by Harriet Stewart Miner from Orchids, the Royal Family of Plants, Lee & Shepard, Boston, 1885. The first American color plate book on orchids by woman botanist Miner
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1885 Boston Harriet Hatch Miner Odontoglossum Oncidium Orchid Orchids Shepard Stewart
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts the exquisite Dancing Lady Orchid, Oncidium spectatissimum, also known as Odontoglossum triumphans. The image is taken from Harriet Stewart Miner's groundbreaking book, "Orchids, the Royal Family of Plants," published by Lee & Shepard in Boston in 1885. Miner, an accomplished American botanist, was the first woman to produce a color plate book solely dedicated to orchids. The Dancing Lady Orchid is a captivating beauty, with its graceful, arching inflorescence adorned with numerous small, delicate flowers. The vibrant hues of the petals and sepals, which range from deep purple to pink and white, add to its allure. The intricate details of the orchid's structure are masterfully captured in this botanical illustration by Harriet Stewart Miner. The chromolithograph was produced by the Hatch Company, a leading printer of the time, using the chromolithography technique, which allowed for the creation of intricately detailed and richly colored images. The result is a captivating and accurate representation of the Dancing Lady Orchid, which continues to inspire awe and admiration over a century later. This historical print is a testament to the beauty and importance of orchids, as well as the pioneering work of Harriet Stewart Miner in documenting and sharing their wonders with the world.
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