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Yellow woad flower, seeds and root, Isatis tinctoria
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Yellow woad flower, seeds and root, Isatis tinctoria
5856603 Yellow woad flower, seeds and root, Isatis tinctoria; (add.info.: Yellow woad flower, seeds and root, Isatis tinctoria. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T. Wilhelm's "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte" (Encyclopedia of Natural History), Vienna, 1817. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist in Augsburg, where the first edition was published.); © Florilegius
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1817 Bavaria Bavarian City Of Vienna Copperplate Encyclopedia Gottlieb Hand Colored Naturalist Naturgeschichte Root Schaly Seeds Tobias Unterhaltungen Vienna Vienna City Wilhelm Woad Yellow
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This stunning botanical illustration captures the beauty and intricacy of the Yellow woad flower, seeds, and root of Isatis tinctoria. The vibrant yellow petals contrast beautifully with the deep blue seeds and intricate root system depicted in exquisite detail.
Hand-colored by artist J. Schaly, this copperplate engraving is part of G.T. Wilhelm's "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte" (Encyclopedia of Natural History), originally published in Vienna in 1817. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm, a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist, was instrumental in bringing this image to life.
The Yellow woad flower has long been prized for its use as a dye, producing a rich blue pigment that has been utilized for centuries in various forms of art and textiles. This illustration not only showcases the plant's aesthetic appeal but also highlights its practical applications.
As you gaze upon this print, you can almost imagine the delicate scent of the flowers and feel the texture of the seeds between your fingers. It serves as a reminder of nature's incredible diversity and inspires awe at the intricate beauty found within even the smallest components of our world.
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