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Iris xiphioides, English Iris
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Iris xiphioides, English Iris
Drawing 173/10 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), published in 1907. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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This exquisite botanical drawing, titled "Iris xiphioides" or English Iris, is a beautiful representation of a flowering plant from the Iridaceae family, specifically from the genus Iris. The drawing, created by the skilled hand of Arthur Harry Church in 1899 and published in 1907, is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The English Iris, also known as the Blue Iris, is a monocotyledon, belonging to the order Asparagales and the class Magnoliophyta. This elegant flowering plant is a perennial herb, characterized by its tall, slender rhizomes and fan-like leaves. The drawing captures the intricate details of the Iris xiphioides, from the delicate veins on its leaves to the intricate structure of its blue flowers. The Victorian era, during which this drawing was created, was a time of great advancement in botanical illustration. Artists and illustrators, like Arthur Harry Church, meticulously documented the natural world, capturing the beauty and intricacy of plants for scientific and artistic purposes. As an archivist, I am privileged to work with such historical and significant botanical drawings, like this one by Church. The detail and precision in this drawing are a testament to the dedication and skill of the artist and the importance of documenting the natural world for future generations. The English Iris continues to be a beloved flower, with its vibrant blue hue and elegant form gracing gardens around the world. This drawing serves as a reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world, and the role that botanical illustration plays in preserving and documenting it for future generations.
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