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Pheasants eye, Adonis annua
Pheasants eye, Adonis annua, Polygynia, hermaphrodite flower with many pistilla. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the intricacies of the Pheasants Eye, or Adonis Annua (Adonis annua), a hermaphrodite flower belonging to the Polygynia family. The illustration, meticulously created by Sydenham Edwards and expertly engraved by F. Sansom, was produced for William Curtis's renowned Lectures on Botany, delivered at the Botanic Garden in Lambeth during the year 1805. The Pheasants Eye, named for its distinctive resemblance to the eye of a pheasant, is a captivating bloom characterized by its vibrant blue-purple petals and an abundance of pistils, which give the flower its hermaphroditic nature. The pistils, visible in the center of the image, are the female reproductive structures of the flower, each containing a stigma that attracts pollen. In this hermaphrodite flower, the male and female reproductive organs are present in the same flower, allowing for self-pollination. The intricate details of the Pheasants Eye are beautifully captured in this botanical illustration, with each petal, vein, and pistil rendered with remarkable precision and accuracy. The use of hand-coloring further enhances the visual appeal of the engraving, adding depth and vibrancy to the already stunning floral design. Sydenham Edwards, the artist behind this masterpiece, was a prominent figure in the world of botanical illustration during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His work was regularly featured in Curtis's Botanical Magazine and the Gardeners' Chronicle, making him a significant contributor to the field of botanical art. This image of the Pheasants Eye serves as a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world and the skill of the artists and engravers who dedicated their time to documenting it.
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