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Beauties of Flora
Plate 8 from The Beauties of Flora 1820, by Samuel Curtis (1779-1860). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1779 1860 Beauties Of Flora Curtis Purple Samuel Samuel Curtis Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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Plate 8 from The Beauties of Flora, published in 1820 by renowned English botanical artist and publisher, Samuel Curtis (1779-1860), is a stunning illustration of an exquisite red and purple angiosperm flowering plant. This botanical drawing, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, showcases the intricate details of the flower's petals, sepals, and stamens, providing a window into the natural world of the nineteenth century. Samuel Curtis was a leading figure in the botanical illustration community during the 19th century, known for his meticulous and accurate depictions of various plant species. The Beauties of Flora was a series of prints featuring a diverse range of flowering plants, which were widely admired for their aesthetic appeal and scientific precision. This particular illustration showcases a long, tubular red flower with purple veins and a distinctive, curved shape. The plant belongs to the Angiospermae or flowering plants, a group that includes the vast majority of living plant species. The intricate details of the flower's anatomy are rendered with remarkable accuracy, revealing the delicate structures that enable pollination and seed production. The Beauties of Flora series was a significant contribution to the field of botanical illustration, providing a record of the natural world that was both beautiful and scientifically valuable. This illustration, in particular, is a testament to Curtis's skill and dedication to capturing the essence of the natural world in all its intricacy and splendor.
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