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Small flowered shew-cereus, garden variety
Small flowered shew-cereus, garden variety, Cactus speciosissimus species. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London, Ridgeway, 1842
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Brighten up your mornings with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring stunning botanical designs. This mug showcases the enchanting Small Flowered Shew-Cereus, a captivating cactus species from the Edwards Botanical collection. Hand-colored copperplate engraving by George Barclay, after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings the intricate details and vibrant colors of this garden variety Shew-Cereus (Cactus speciosissimus) directly to your table. Each mug holds your favorite beverage and serves as a beautiful work of art, making it a thoughtful and unique gift for any nature lover or avid collector.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
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Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Small Flowered Shew-Cereus, or Cactus speciosissimus, in its garden variety form. The illustration, created by the skilled hand of Miss Sarah Drake and masterfully engraved by George Barclay, was originally published in the prestigious Edwards Botanical Register, edited by the renowned botanist John Lindley, in London in 1842. The Small Flowered Shew-Cereus is a captivating cactus species, characterized by its diminutive size and profusion of delicate, star-shaped flowers. The plant is depicted here in all its glory, with its slender stems adorned with small, rounded ribs, and its radiant blooms unfurling in a riot of pink and white hues. Miss Sarah Drake's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the plant's texture and form, while George Barclay's expert engraving technique brings the image to life with striking precision and vibrancy. The result is a stunning visual representation of this rare and beautiful cactus species, which was a prized addition to the gardens of Victorian horticulturalists and botanical enthusiasts. The Small Flowered Shew-Cereus, with its feminine, ethereal appearance, was often associated with the grace and elegance of women, making it a popular subject for botanical artists and collectors of the time. This image serves as a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world and the artistry of those who sought to capture its beauty for posterity.
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