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Mountain correa, Correa lawrenceana
Mountain correa, Correa lawrenceana (Rusty correa, Correa ferruginea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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Augusta Benjamin Botanist Correa Ferruginea Henslow Maund Rusty Stevens Withers
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Mountain Correa, Correa lawrenceana, also known as Rusty Correa or Correa ferruginea. The botanical illustration was originally created by the talented Mrs. Augusta Withers and later meticulously engraved by S. Nevitt for publication in Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow's esteemed botanical work, "The Botanist," published in London in 1836. The Mountain Correa is a native plant of New South Wales, Australia, and is renowned for its vibrant, rust-colored bracts that surround its delicate, tubular flowers. These flowers bloom in clusters, attracting a variety of pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies. The plant itself grows as a shrub, reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters, and thrives in cooler climates. The Victorian-era botanical illustration captures the beauty and intricacy of the Mountain Correa in stunning detail. The engraving process, which involved transferring the illustration onto a copper plate and then etching it with acid, allowed for the fine lines and delicate shading to be preserved in a permanent and highly detailed form. The handcolouring further enhances the image, bringing the vibrant hues of the Mountain Correa to life. Mrs. Augusta Withers was a skilled botanical artist, whose work was highly regarded for its accuracy and artistic merit. Her illustrations were published in numerous botanical works during the 19th century, making a significant contribution to the documentation and understanding of the natural world during this period of scientific discovery and exploration. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the botanists, illustrators, and engravers of the Victorian era, who worked tirelessly to document and preserve the natural world for future generations.
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