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Iris, Iris gemanica, and sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica
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Iris, Iris gemanica, and sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica
Iris, Iris gemanica, and sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers, Chez Janet, Paris, 1816. A gift book for ladies with fine miniature botanicals by Bessa, one of the great French flower painters of the 19th century
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Beehive Bees Bessa Calligraphy Entomology Gift Honey Insectes Iris Malo Mimosa Pancrace Pudica Sensitive Stipple Title Vignette
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases three fascinating plants: Iris germanica, Iris, and the sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica. The image is derived from an illustration by the renowned French flower painter, Pancrace Bessa, as featured in Charles Malos's "Guirlande de Flore," or "Garland of Flowers," published in Paris in 1816. This gift book was a popular choice among ladies of the time, filled with intricately detailed miniature botanicals. The iris, specifically Iris germanica, is depicted in full bloom, its vibrant purple petals unfurled around a tall, slender stem. The sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica, is shown in a more restrained state, its delicate leaves folded inward, awaiting the slightest touch to unfurl and reveal their sensitive nature. The intricacy of this engraving is further enhanced by the stipple technique, which creates a textured effect, bringing depth and dimension to the plants and their surroundings. The calligraphy adorning the title page adds an elegant touch, while the vignette of a beehive and bees at work collecting honey completes the idyllic scene. This image reflects the growing interest in entomology and natural history during the early 19th century, as well as the importance of botanical education for women. The miniature size of the botanicals in the "Guirlande de Flore" allowed ladies to carry their own personal libraries, filled with knowledge and beauty, wherever they went.
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