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Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa
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Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa
Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa, Castanea vesca, Chataignier. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa, Castanea vesca, Chataignier. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Agricoles Castanea Chestnut Dupuis Edouard Francois Gerard Herincq Maubert Oscar Oudet Pierre Planets Regne Reveil Sativa Sweet Vegetal Vesca Chataignier Marron
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This exquisite handcoloured steel engraving depicts the Sweet Chestnut tree, Castanea sativa, also known as Chataignier or Marron in French. The illustration is a meticulous work of art, created by the skilled hands of Edouard Maubert and masterfully engraved by Oudet. It was originally published as part of the comprehensive botanical work "La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres" by Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs between 1864 and 1871. The Sweet Chestnut tree is an important species in the Fagaceae family, native to Europe, the Caucasus, and Northwestern Africa. It is a large deciduous tree, growing up to 30 meters tall, with a broad, spreading crown. The tree is renowned for its edible nuts, which have been a staple food source for humans and animals for thousands of years. The nuts are rich in protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, making them a valuable food source for both human consumption and animal feed. The intricately detailed illustration showcases the tree's various features, including its smooth, grey bark, serrated leaves, and conical shape. The handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing out the rich hues of the tree's bark, leaves, and nuts. This beautiful work of art is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the past, who meticulously documented the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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