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Palm trees: date palm, Phoenix dactylifera 1, Attalea species 2, and Geonoma species 3. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39. Palm trees: date palm, Phoenix dactylifera 1, Attalea species 2, and Geonoma species 3. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Casse Date Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Felix Edouard Fries Guerin Meneville Herb Naturelle Palm Phoenix Pittoresque Species Dactylifera
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1. Title: "A Tropical Tableau: A Handcoloured Steel Engraving of Palm Trees - Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera), Attalea Species, and Geonoma Species" 2. Description: This exquisite handcoloured steel engraving, created by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries, is an exquisite representation of the rich and diverse world of palm trees. The engraving, taken from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, showcases three distinct species of palm trees: the Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera), Attalea species, and Geonoma species. 3. Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera): The Date Palm is the most prominent tree in the engraving, its majestic trunk reaching towards the sky, adorned with the distinctive fan-shaped leaves. Dates, the edible fruit of this tree, have been a staple food source for civilizations in the Middle East and North Africa for thousands of years. 4. Attalea Species: The Attalea species, depicted on the left side of the engraving, is characterized by its tall, slender trunk and pinnate leaves. These trees are native to Central and South America and are commonly known as "pineapples of the forest" due to their edible fruit, which resembles a pineapple. 5. Geonoma Species: The Geonoma species, illustrated on the right side of the engraving, is a clumping palm with elegant, feathery fronds. These plants are native to Central and South America and are commonly known as "heartleaf geonomas" due to their heart-shaped leaves. 6. The intricate details of the engraving, from the veins on the leaves to the textures of the tree trunks, are brought to life through the skilled hand of du Casse and the vibrant colours added by the artist. This beautiful work of art serves as a testament to the natural wonders of palm trees and the artistry of the 19th century.
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