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Pincushion flower or sweet scabious, Scabiosa atropurpurea
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Pincushion flower or sweet scabious, Scabiosa atropurpurea
Pincushion flower or sweet scabious, Scabiosa atropurpurea. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1857
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Atropurpurea Austria Flore Hothouses Houtte Jardins Lemaire Leurope Scabiosa Scabious Serres Sweet Pincushion
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This exquisite handcoloured lithograph depicts the enchanting Pincushion Flower, or Sweet Scabious (Scabiosa atropurpurea), a beloved bloom from the gardens and hothouses of Europe during the mid-19th century. The captivating image, taken from the seminal work "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe" by Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires, published in Ghent, Belgium in 1857, showcases the flower's allure in its full splendor. The Pincushion Flower, a native of Central Europe and the Mediterranean, is characterized by its velvety, deep-purple petals that radiate from a raised, cone-shaped center, resembling a pincushion. The intricate details of the flower's structure are beautifully rendered in this meticulously hand-colored lithograph, revealing the delicate veining and subtle textures of the petals. The rich, earthy tones of the background further emphasize the vibrant hue of the flower, making for a stunning visual representation of this beloved botanical specimen. This image offers a glimpse into the beauty and elegance of European horticulture during the Victorian era, and remains a testament to the artistry and dedication of the botanical illustrators of the time.
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