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Asian bleeding heart, Lamprocapnos spectabilis
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Asian bleeding heart, Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Asian bleeding heart, Lamprocapnos spectabilis (Delitrya spectabilis). Chromolithograph after a botanical drawing by Emily Eden from her Flowers from an Indian Garden: Second Series: Hope, Breidenbach Co, Dusseldorf, 1860s. Eden was an English female aristocratic writer, novelist and traveler who accompanied her brother George in India from 1836 to 1842. Asian bleeding heart, Lamprocapnos spectabilis (Delitrya spectabilis). Chromolithograph after a botanical drawing by Emily Eden from her Flowers from an Indian Garden: Second Series: Hope, Breidenbach & Co, Dusseldorf, 1860s. Eden was an English female aristocratic writer, novelist and traveler who accompanied her brother George in India from 1836 to 1842
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This exquisite chromolithograph depicts the Asian Bleeding Heart, Lamprocapnos spectabilis (previously known as Delitrya spectabilis or Dicentra spectabilis), a captivating and elegant flower native to eastern Asia. The image is based on a botanical drawing by Emily Eden, an English aristocratic writer, novelist, and traveler, who accompanied her brother George in India from 1836 to 1842. The drawing was published in Eden's "Flowers from an Indian Garden: Second Series: Hope," which was produced by Breidenbach & Co in Dusseldorf during the 1860s. Emily Eden's botanical illustrations were not only an accurate record of the flora she encountered during her travels but also a reflection of her poetic sensibilities. The Asian Bleeding Heart, with its heart-shaped, crimson-red flowers and delicate, fern-like foliage, was a favorite subject of hers. The vivid colors and intricate details of the chromolithograph capture the flower's ethereal beauty and allure. The Asian Bleeding Heart is a herbaceous perennial that thrives in shady, moist conditions. Its common name comes from the appearance of its flowers, which resemble droplets of blood on the heart-shaped leaves. The plant is a popular ornamental in gardens around the world, and its delicate beauty has inspired generations of poets, artists, and gardeners. This Victorian-era chromolithograph is a testament to the enduring appeal of botanical art and the power of nature to inspire and captivate. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the image transport us to a time when the natural world was a source of wonder and fascination, and when the pursuit of knowledge and beauty were intertwined.
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