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Ruellia, cyclamen, primrose and leadwort species
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Ruellia, cyclamen, primrose and leadwort species
Fringe-flowered ruellia, Ruellia ciliatiflora, Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis, Cape leadwort, Plumbago capensis, crimson grevillea, Grevillea punicea, opposite-leaved gnidia, Gnidia oppositifolia, and hoary pimelea, Pimelea incana. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon from Mrs. Jane Loudons Ladies Flower Garden or Ornamental Greenhouse Plants, William S. Orr, London, 1849
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Cape Capensis Crimson Cyclamen Grevillea Handfinished Hoary Incana Persian Persicum Plumbago Primrose Primula Punicea Sinensis Leadwort Oppositifolia Pimelea Ruellia
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This exquisite handfinished chromolithograph showcases a captivating arrangement of various flowering plants, including Ruellia ciliatiflora, or Fringe-flowered ruellia, with its vibrant, ruffled blooms; Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, displaying its distinctive pink and white flowers; Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis, boasting delicate, yellow blossoms; and Cape leadwort, Plumbago capensis, with its beautiful, blue and purple flowers. Also featured are the crimson Grevillea punicea, with its striking, red bracts and yellow flowers; the opposite-leaved Gnidia oppositifolia; the hoary Pimelea incana; and several other captivating species. The illustration was originally created by the renowned botanical artist Jane Loudon for her publication, Mrs. Jane Loudon's Ladies Flower Garden or Ornamental Greenhouse Plants, published by William S. Orr in London in 1849. The intricate details of each plant are expertly rendered in this chromolithograph, a printing process that involves the transfer of an image from a lithographic stone to a sheet of paper using water and ink. This stunning artwork not only serves as a beautiful decorative piece, but also as a testament to the rich diversity of the natural world and the artistry of those who sought to capture its beauty. The various plants depicted in this chromolithograph offer a glimpse into the horticultural pursuits of the Victorian era and serve as a reminder of the enduring allure of flowers and gardening.
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