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European holly, Ilex aquifolium
European holly, Ilex aquifolium, Linn. Sp. plant 130. Le Houx. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial, representant plus de quinze cents plates, tant Europeennes qu Exotiques, Gogue & Nee de La Rochelle, Paris, 1783
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1783 Aquifolium Artificial Buchoz Cents Dupin Europ Ennes Filius Geranium Herbal Herbier Holly Ilex Mlle Pierre Plates Quexotiques Quinze Representant Species Tant Victor Grue
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the European holly, Ilex aquifolium, a beloved evergreen shrub native to Europe. The intricate detail of the illustration, created by Jean Victor Dupin junior in 1783 for Pierre Joseph Buchoz's Herbier Artificial, highlights the holly's distinctive glossy, pointed leaves that resemble holly leaves in the Northern Hemisphere. The plant is depicted in its entirety, with its red berries clustered among the leaves. The engraving also includes an identification label, "European holly, Ilex aquifolium," and a small vignette of a female artist, Mlle. St. Suire, holding a quill pen and drawing from nature. The European holly, also known as the common holly or English holly, is a species in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is a popular ornamental plant, valued for its attractive foliage and bright red berries, which are a favorite food source for birds. The holly's leaves are often used in wreaths and decorations during the winter holidays. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of botanical illustration during the 18th century. The Herbier Artificial, published in Paris in 1783, was a comprehensive collection of over 1,500 plates, featuring both European and exotic plants. The meticulous attention to detail and the use of hand-coloring elevated these illustrations to works of art, making them valuable historical records of the natural world.
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