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Parts of fructification in borage 1, pea 2
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Parts of fructification in borage 1, pea 2
Parts of fructification in borage 1, pea 2, 3, snapdragon 5, and sweet pea 4.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805. Edwards (1768-1819) was the artist of thousands of botanical plates for Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register
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1805 Antirrhinum Borage Borago Curtis Edwards Lambeth Lathyrus Lectures Odorata Officinalis Parts Pisum Sativum Snapdragon Sweet Sydenham
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases intricate details of the fructification, or reproductive parts, of several beloved garden plants: Borage (Borago officinalis) 1, Pea (Pisum sativum) 2, Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) 5, and Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) 4. The illustration is a masterpiece by Sydenham Edwards, a renowned botanical artist of his time, who produced thousands of plates for the esteemed Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register. This particular engraving was created as a visual aid for William Curtis' Lectures on Botany, delivered at the Botanic Garden in Lambeth, London, in 1805. Edwards' meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the various seed pods, flowers, and leaves, offering an intimate glimpse into the botanical world of the early 19th century. The historical significance of this illustration lies in its contribution to the advancement of botanical knowledge during a time when the study of plants was a burgeoning field of scientific inquiry. The intricate beauty of these plants, captured in this timeless work, continues to inspire appreciation for the natural world and the art of botanical illustration.
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