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Nodding epidendrum orchid, Epidendrum nutans
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Nodding epidendrum orchid, Epidendrum nutans
Nodding epidendrum orchid, Epidendrum nutans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Nodding Epidendrum Orchid, Epidendrum nutans. The botanical illustration was meticulously created by the skilled artist, Miss Jane Taylor, and faithfully reproduced through the intricate process of copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt. The image is taken from Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow's esteemed publication, "The Botanist," published in London in 1836. The Nodding Epidendrum Orchid, also known as the Pendulous Epidendrum, is a captivating epiphyte native to Central and South America. Its delicate, nodding flowers display a vibrant, richly hued labellum, often described as resembling a butterfly in flight. This orchid was a popular subject for botanical illustrations during the Victorian era, reflecting the era's fascination with the natural world and the pursuit of knowledge in the field of botany. In this illustration, a woman, perhaps an artist or botanist, is depicted in a tranquil garden setting, admiring the orchid in its natural splendor. The intricate details of the engraving, from the veining on the leaves to the delicate texture of the petals, capture the essence of the Nodding Epidendrum Orchid and transport us to a time when the wonders of the natural world were a source of endless fascination and inspiration.
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