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Spanish shawl, Centradenia floribunda
Spanish shawl, Centradenia floribunda. 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, 1867-1868
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This exquisite handcoloured lithograph showcases the vibrant beauty of Centradenia floribunda, also known as the Spanish shawl, a captivating ornamental plant native to South America. The image is taken from the horticultural masterpiece "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe" (Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe), published by Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires in Ghent, Belgium between 1867 and 1868. The Spanish shawl is depicted in full bloom, its lush foliage forming a lush green backdrop to the stunning, fiery red and orange bracts that encircle the plant. These bracts resemble the intricate folds of a traditional Spanish shawl, hence the plant's name. The delicate white flowers peek out from within, adding an ethereal touch to the already captivating display. The meticulous attention to detail in this handcoloured lithograph is evident in the intricate veining on the leaves and the precise shading that brings the three-dimensional quality of the plant to life. The use of rich, saturated colours further enhances the allure of the Spanish shawl, making it a true testament to the artistry and skill of the horticultural illustrators of the time. Centradenia floribunda was a popular ornamental plant in European gardens during the late 19th century, and this beautiful lithograph would have been a prized possession for any avid gardener or botanist. Today, it serves as a reminder of the fascination that exotic plants held for Europeans during the age of discovery and the importance of horticulture in the development of botanical knowledge.
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