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Thellusons portulaca, Portulaca thellusonii
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Thellusons portulaca, Portulaca thellusonii
Thellusons portulaca, Portulaca thellusonii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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Augusta Benjamin Botanist Frederick Henslow Maund Nevitt Stevens Portulaca
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases Portulaca thellusonii, also known as Thelluson's portulaca, a rare and beautiful species of flowering plant. The botanical illustration was originally created by the skilled artist, Mrs. Augusta Withers, and meticulously engraved by S. Nevitt for the publication "The Botanist," edited by Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow, in London during 1836. Thelluson's portulaca is a small succulent plant native to South America, specifically in the highlands of Bolivia and Peru. This delicate and intricately detailed engraving captures the unique features of the plant, with its vibrant pink and white flowers, and the contrasting textures of its fleshy leaves and stems. The image is a testament to the Victorian era's fascination with botany and the meticulous documentation of new and exotic plant species. The engraving process involved the transfer of the artist's original drawing onto a copper plate, which was then etched with acid to create the lines and details. The plate was then hand-colored, resulting in the stunning, lifelike image before us. This engraving also provides a glimpse into the lives of the individuals involved in the botanical world during this period. Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow were prominent figures in the field of botany, with Henslow being a mentor to Charles Darwin. Mrs. Withers, as a woman artist, was an exceptional talent in a male-dominated field, and her work was highly regarded for its accuracy and beauty. Overall, this engraving is not only a visual delight but also a historical artifact that provides insights into the world of botany during the Victorian era.
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