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Common peony or garden peony, Paeonia officinalis
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Common peony or garden peony, Paeonia officinalis
Common peony or garden peony, Paeonia officinalis, Pivoine officinale. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Charles Louis Constans from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Common peony or garden peony, Paeonia officinalis, Pivoine officinale. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Charles Louis Constans from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Common Constans Dupuis Flore Francois Gerard Herincq Medicale Officinale Officinalis Oscar Paeonia Peony Pierre Regne Reveil Vegetal Pivoine
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This exquisite handcoloured steel engraving depicts the Common Peony, scientifically known as Paeonia officinalis or Pivoine officinale. The image is a beautiful representation of the botanical illustration created by Charles Louis Constans, as faithfully rendered by Alphonse-Leon Noel. The Common Peony, also referred to as the Garden Peony, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, Western Asia, and North America. The engraving captures the plant in all its glory, showcasing its large, velvety, and fragrant flowers in full bloom. The flowers display a rich array of colors, ranging from pink to red to white, with a distinctive, layered structure. The foliage is depicted as lush and green, with broad, palmate leaves. This engraving is an exceptional example of the botanical illustration techniques prevalent during the 19th century. The meticulous attention to detail, the vibrant colors, and the intricate lines all contribute to a stunning and accurate representation of the Common Peony. The image is a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the time, as well as the dedication of botanists and illustrators to documenting the natural world. This handcoloured steel engraving was originally published as part of the comprehensive botanical work "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale" by Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs. The work was published in Paris between 1864 and 1871 and is considered a significant contribution to the field of botanical illustration and medical botany.
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