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Mexican columbine, Aquilegia skinneri
Mexican columbine, Aquilegia skinneri. 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, 1845
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Aquilegia Columbine Flore Hothouses Houtte Jardins Lemaire Leurope Mexican Serres Skinners Skinneri
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite hand-colored lithograph depicts the Mexican columbine, Aquilegia skinneri, a stunning and rare beauty from the rich botanical diversity of Mexico. The image is taken from the renowned horticultural publication "Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe," produced by Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire in Ghent, Belgium, in 1845. Aquilegia skinneri, also known as Skinner's columbine, is a native plant of Mexico, specifically found in the states of Veracruz and Oaxaca. This columbine is characterized by its vibrant, richly colored flowers that bloom in various shades of red, pink, and purple, with distinctive blue-black markings. The plant grows to a height of around 30-60 cm and thrives in shady, humid environments. The intricate details of the Mexican columbine's petals, sepals, and anthers are beautifully captured in this lithograph, showcasing the exceptional artistry of the illustrators of the time. The delicate veining and textures of the leaves are also faithfully rendered, providing a lifelike representation of the plant. The Mexican columbine was a prized addition to the European hothouses and gardens of the 19th century, and this lithograph would have been an essential reference for horticulturists and botanists seeking to cultivate this exotic beauty in their own collections. Today, it remains an inspiration for gardeners and botanical enthusiasts, a testament to the rich cultural exchange of knowledge and appreciation for the natural world that occurred during this period.
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