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Hippeastrum elegans
Hippeastrum elegans (Amaryllis solandraeflora). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1856
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This exquisite hand-colored lithograph showcases the stunning beauty of Hippeastrum elegans, commonly known as the Solandra Amaryllis or America Amaryllis. The image is taken from the horticultural masterpiece, "Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe," published by Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires in Ghent, Belgium, in 1856. Hippeastrum elegans is a native of South America, specifically Peru and Chile. It is a bulbous perennial plant that produces large, showy flowers with six petals and three sepals. The flowers can range in color from white to pink, red, or salmon, with the one depicted in this print displaying elegant pink petals and a contrasting yellow center. The intricate details of the flower are beautifully captured in this chromolithograph, a printing technique that uses multiple layers of color to create a vibrant and lifelike image. The delicate veining on the petals, the subtle shading, and the intricate patterns on the sepals are all rendered with remarkable precision. The Hippeastrum genus, which includes over 100 species, is part of the Amaryllidaceae family. These plants are prized for their large, showy flowers and are often grown as ornamental plants. Hippeastrum elegans, in particular, is a popular choice for indoor cultivation due to its impressive blooms and relatively easy care requirements. This botanical illustration is a testament to the artistry and scientific rigor of the 19th-century horticultural world. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing both the beauty of nature and the skill of the artists and printers who captured it on paper.
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