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Anise sugar or scatteron - Cleavers or goose grass, Calium aparine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's " Medical Botany
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Anise sugar or scatteron - Cleavers or goose grass, Calium aparine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's " Medical Botany
FLO4730783 Anise sugar or scatteron - Cleavers or goose grass, Calium aparine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's " Medical Botany, " John Bohn, London, 1832. The tireless Sowerby (1757-1822) drew over 2, 500 plants for Smith's mammoth " English Botany" (1790-1814) and 440 mushrooms for " Coloured Figures of English Fungi " (1797) among many other works. by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Anise sugar or scatteron - Cleavers or goose grass, Calium aparine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's " Medical Botany, " John Bohn, London, 1832. The tireless Sowerby (1757-1822) drew over 2, 500 plants for Smith's mammoth " English Botany" (1790-1814) and 440 mushrooms for " Coloured Figures of English Fungi " (1797) among many other works.); © Florilegius
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the delicate beauty of Anise sugar or scatteron and Cleavers or goose grass, scientifically known as Calium aparine. The intricate botanical illustration was created by the talented James Sowerby for William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's renowned publication "Medical Botany" in 1832. Sowerby, a tireless artist with an immense passion for botany, dedicated his life to capturing the essence of nature through his stunning drawings. His remarkable talent is evident in this print, which portrays every minute detail of these plants with precision and grace. Anise sugar or scatteron stands tall with its slender stems adorned by clusters of tiny white flowers that exude a sweet fragrance reminiscent of aniseed. In contrast, Cleavers or goose grass sprawls across the ground with its velcro-like leaves and small greenish-white blossoms. The composition beautifully captures the unique characteristics of each plant while highlighting their contrasting forms and textures. The vibrant colors bring these botanical wonders to life, inviting viewers into a world where science meets art. This enchanting print serves as a testament to Sowerby's extraordinary talent as well as his dedication to documenting the natural world. It is a timeless piece that continues to inspire awe and appreciation for the intricacies found within our surroundings.
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