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Twin flowered agave, Agave geminiflora
Twin flowered agave, Agave geminiflora. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Plee, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Twin Flowered Agave, Agave geminiflora, taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was engraved by Plee and drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840). Turpin is celebrated for his exceptional talent in botanical illustration and is considered one of the greatest of the 19th century. The Agave geminiflora, also known as the Twin-flowered Agave, is a succulent plant native to Mexico. The plant is characterized by its distinctive rosette of fleshy leaves, each topped with a pair of flowers, hence the name 'twin-flowered.' The intricate details of the Agave geminiflora are beautifully captured in this engraving, with its textured leaves and delicate flowers. The background of the illustration is adorned with various marine fossils, shells, and other natural elements, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal of the print. The Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali was a comprehensive work that covered a wide range of natural sciences, including botany, conchology, and mineralogy. Turpin's illustrations were of exceptional quality, making this publication a valuable resource for scholars and collectors of natural history. This exquisite piece of botanical art is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the skill and dedication of the artists and scientists of the past. The intricate details of the Agave geminiflora, captured in this hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, continue to captivate and inspire us today.
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