Champignon mushroom, Agaricus pratensis

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Champignon mushroom, Agaricus pratensis

Champignon mushroom, Agaricus pratensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

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Agaricus Classes Duppa Linnaean Mushroom Mycology Orders Pratensis System Champignon

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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Champignon mushroom, Agaricus pratensis, in intricate detail. The image is based on an illustration by the renowned English botanical artist, Richard Duppa, from his seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published in London by Longman, Hurst, in 1816. The Champignon mushroom, also known as the meadow mushroom, is a common edible fungus found in grasslands and meadows. Its cap is convex and bell-shaped when young, becoming flat and expanded with age, with a pale to brownish-grey colour and a velvety texture. The gills underneath are closely spaced and pale brown, turning pinkish when bruised. The stem is long and cylindrical, with a ring near the base and a white to brownish-grey colour. The Champignon mushroom is an essential subject in mycology, the study of fungi, and this beautiful engraving is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the time. The intricate details captured in this print, from the delicate folds of the cap to the fine lines of the gills, showcase the meticulous attention to detail that was characteristic of the copperplate engraving process. This image is not only an important historical document in the field of mycology but also a work of art that continues to inspire appreciation for the natural world.

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