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Lilies of the Valley, Purity and return of
Lilies of the Valley, Convallaria majalis, Purity and return of happiness; The purple Emperor Butterfly, Apatura iris, Immortality of the soul. Handcoloured lithograph by Dean and Munday after an illustration by Eliza Eve Gleadall from The Beauties of Flora, with botanic and poetic illustrations, being a selection of flowers drawn from nature arranged emblematically, Heath Hall, Wakefield, 1834
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Beauties Botanic Butterfly Convallaria Eliza Flora Gleadall Happiness Illustrations Immortality Lily Majalis Poetic Purity Purple Return Soul
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This exquisite handcoloured lithograph, titled "Lilies of the Valley, Purity and return of Happiness; The Purple Emperor Butterfly, Immortality of the Soul," is a stunning example of the botanical and poetic illustrations found in "The Beauties of Flora," published in Wakefield, England, in 1834. The illustration is a masterful rendition of Convallaria majalis, commonly known as Lilies of the Valley, which symbolize purity and the return of happiness. The delicate white lilies, nestled in a verdant valley, are adorned with the regal presence of the Purple Emperor Butterfly, Apatura iris. The butterfly, with its vibrant purple wings, signifies the immortality of the soul. Eliza Eve Gleadall's illustration, skillfully reproduced by Dean and Munday through the lithographic process, captures the essence of these natural wonders in a way that transcends mere representation. The intricate details of the lilies' petals, the veins on the butterfly's wings, and the subtle shading that brings the scene to life are all testament to the artists' mastery of their craft. The Beauties of Flora was a popular publication during the Victorian era, when an appreciation for the natural world and its symbolic meanings was at its height. This lithograph, with its beautiful combination of botanical accuracy and poetic interpretation, is a fitting representation of the collection's goals and the enduring allure of nature's beauty.
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