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Showy lady s-slipper, Cypripedium reginae
Showy lady s-slipper orchid, Cypripedium reginae (White-petal d ladies slipper, Cypripedium album). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Showy Lady's Slipper Orchid, Cypripedium reginae, also known as the White-petaled Lady's Slipper or Cypripedium album. The intricate detail in this illustration, created by the skilled hand of engraver Sansom for the Botanical Magazine in London in 1793, captures every delicate curve and petal of this rare and captivating flower. The Showy Lady's Slipper Orchid is a native plant of North America, specifically found in the eastern United States and parts of Canada. It is known for its unique and elegant shape, with a large, pouch-like slipper-shaped labellum that is lined with small, white hairs, resembling the delicate interior of an old-fashioned slipper. The plant blooms in the late spring and early summer, producing a single, showy flower that sits atop a tall, leafless stem. The botanical illustration was produced during the height of the botanical art movement in Europe, a time when the discovery and documentation of new plant species from around the world was a source of great fascination and scientific exploration. The intricate and precise technique of copperplate engraving was the preferred method for creating detailed and accurate botanical illustrations, as it allowed for the finest of details to be captured and reproduced with great clarity. Today, this beautiful and rare orchid is still admired for its unique beauty and is a sought-after addition to botanical gardens and private collections around the world. This stunning illustration serves as a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world and the importance of preserving and documenting its wonders for future generations.
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