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Viper grass, lettuce and catananche species
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Viper grass, lettuce and catananche species
Purple viper grass, Scorzonera purpurea, perennial lettuce, Lactuca perennis, blue catananche, Catananche caerulea, serrated-leaved chaetanthera, Chaetanthera serrata, and white prenanthes, Prenanthes alba. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon from Mrs. Jane Loudons Ladies Flower Garden of Ornamental Perennials, William S. Orr, London, 1849
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Alba Caerulea Humphreys Jane Lactuca Lettuce Noel Perennial Perennis Purple Purpurea Serrata Viper Webb Scorzonera
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This exquisite handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys, based on an illustration by Jane Loudon from her book "Mrs. Jane Loudon's Ladies Flower Garden of Ornamental Perennials," published in London in 1849, showcases a vibrant and intricately detailed arrangement of various ornamental perennials. The central focus of the composition is a beautiful assemblage of Viper grass (Scorzonera purpurea), its purple stems and leaves contrasting elegantly with the lush greenery of the Perennial Lettuce (Lactuca perennis) and the Blue Catananche (Catananche caerulea). Adorning the background are the Serrated-leaved Chaetanthera (Chaetanthera serrata), its leaves displaying a distinctive jagged edge, and the White Prenanthes (Prenanthes alba), their delicate white flowers adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the scene. The Viper grass, with its distinctive purple hue, earned its name due to its resemblance to the venomous snake, while the Perennial Lettuce and Blue Catananche were prized for their ornamental value in Victorian gardens. The intricate details of the illustration are brought to life through the chromolithograph process, which involved the transfer of images from lithographic stones to paper using a series of colorful inks. This labor-intensive technique allowed for the creation of rich, detailed, and vibrant images, making this print a true masterpiece of botanical artistry.
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