Pillow : Yellow-flowered skullcap, Scutellaria orientalis
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Yellow-flowered skullcap, Scutellaria orientalis
Yellow-flowered skullcap, Scutellaria orientalis.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1819, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London
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1819 Curtis Flowered Orientalis Skullcap Weddell Scutellaria
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the vibrant yellow blooms of the Yellow-flowered Skullcap, Scutellaria orientalis. The illustration was meticulously drawn by John Curtis and beautifully engraved by Weddell for the Botanical Magazine in 1819. Published by Samuel Curtis in Walworth, London, this historical image is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of botanical illustration during the early 19th century. The Yellow-flowered Skullcap, also known as Helmetflower or Blue Pimpernel, is a native plant of the Mediterranean and Central Asia. Its distinctive bell-shaped flowers, which range in color from yellow to blue or purple, bloom from mid-summer to autumn. The plant's name, Scutellaria, comes from the Latin word for "little shield," referring to the shape of the plant's leaves. This illustration captures the beauty and intricacy of the Yellow-flowered Skullcap in exquisite detail. The delicate veins of the leaves and the delicate petals of the flowers are rendered with precise lines and shading, while the vibrant yellow hue of the flowers is brought to life through the skillful application of hand-colored pigments. The Botanical Magazine, also known as The Botanical Register, was a leading horticultural publication of the time, dedicated to the publication of accurate and detailed botanical illustrations. This Yellow-flowered Skullcap engraving is a prime example of the high-quality work produced by the magazine and its skilled team of artists and engravers.
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