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Iris pallida, bearded iris
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Iris pallida, bearded iris
Watercolour No. 22 from the Round Large Collection by Frank Howard Round, c. 1920. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1878 1958 20th Century Asparagales Bearded Frank Harold Frank Harold Round Iridaceae Iris Monocot Monocotyledon Potted Histories Purple Angiospermae Bearded Iris Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "Iris Pallida: A Majestic Bloom from the 20th Century Watercolour Collection by Frank Harold Round" This exquisite watercolour painting, titled "Iris Pallida" (Watercolour No. 22 from the Round Large Collection), showcases the captivating beauty of the Bearded Iris (Iris pallida), a member of the Iridaceae family and the order Asparagales. The painting, created by renowned botanical artist Frank Harold Round around 1920, is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The Iris Pallida, also known as the Blue Bearded Iris, is a monocotyledonous flowering plant, belonging to the class Magnoliophyta. This stunning iris boasts long, slender leaves and bears vibrant purple flowers with distinctive white beards, which give it the common name "bearded iris." The plant's elegant, elongated petals and sepals form a distinctive star-shaped bloom, adding to its allure. Frank Harold Round's masterful watercolour painting captures the essence of this magnificent flower in its prime, revealing the intricate details of its delicate structure. The artist's skillful use of colour and shading highlights the unique textures and patterns of the Iris Pallida's petals and leaves, transporting us to a time when botanical illustrations were a celebrated art form. As a testament to Round's dedication to botanical accuracy and artistic prowess, this painting stands as a potted history of the Iris Pallida, providing us with a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the timeless beauty of nature. The painting is a valuable addition to the extensive botanical collection at the Natural History Museum, showcasing the rich heritage of botanical illustration and the enduring allure of the natural world.
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