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Herb Robert, Geranium robertianum
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Herb Robert, Geranium robertianum
Herb Robert, Geranium robertianum.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780
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1780 Botanist Bulliard Geranium Herb Herbal Herbier Pierre Robertianum
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts Herb Robert, Geranium robertianum, a common and much-loved wildflower native to Europe and Asia. The intricately detailed illustration was created by the renowned French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard for his comprehensive work, "Herbier de la France," published in Paris in 1780. Bulliard was a leading figure in the field of botany during the late 18th century, and his meticulous observations and illustrations contributed significantly to the scientific understanding of the natural world. Herb Robert, also known as St. Robert's Herb or Robert's Geranium, is a low-growing plant that forms mats of pink or purple flowers in the summer months. The plant's heart-shaped leaves are palmate, meaning they have lobes that radiate from a central point. The engraving captures the delicate beauty of the plant's flowers, with their five petals arranged in a distinctive rosette shape. The handcolouring adds an additional layer of detail and vibrancy to the illustration, bringing out the subtle variations in colour and texture of the plant. The use of copperplate engraving, a technique that involves etching lines onto a copper plate and then inking and printing from that plate, ensures a high level of detail and precision. This historical botanical illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a record of the natural world as it was understood during the late 18th century. It also serves as a reminder of the important role that botanical illustrations have played in the advancement of scientific knowledge and the appreciation of the natural world.
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