Camellia japonica, camellia

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Camellia japonica, camellia

Sketch 169 by Georg Ehret Dionysius (1708-1770). Original artwork held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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18th Century Asterid Camellia Camellia Japonica Camellieae Common Camellia Ehret Ericales Eudicot Georg Dionysius Georg Dionysius Ehret Thea Theaceae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta

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This exquisite botanical sketch, titled "Camellia japonica" or "Common Camellia," is an 18th-century masterpiece by the renowned German botanical artist, Georg Ehret Dionysius (1708-1770). The original artwork is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Camellia japonica, also known as the Japanese Camellia, is a beloved flowering plant in the Theaceae family, which is part of the larger group of Angiosperms, Dicotyledons, or Dicots. This Eudicot, Angiospermae, or Magnoliophyta, is a crucial member of the Asterid clade and the Camellieae tribe. Ehret's intricate and detailed sketch captures the essence of the Camellia japonica's beauty, with its large, pink, velvety petals and glossy green leaves. The Camellia is a symbol of perfection in the world of flowers, with its symmetrical form and refined elegance. The Camellia japonica has been admired for centuries for its ornamental value, particularly in East Asia, where it is native. The plant's ability to thrive in cooler climates and its resistance to frost made it a popular choice for gardens in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. Ehret's skillful rendering of the Camellia japonica is a testament to the artist's dedication to botanical illustration during the Age of Enlightenment. His work, along with that of other botanical artists of the time, played a crucial role in the advancement of botanical knowledge and the documentation of the natural world. This stunning sketch invites us to appreciate the intricacies of nature and the artistry of the past. It is a reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world and the role that botanical illustration plays in capturing and preserving it for future generations.

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