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The Art of Botany: Colored Leaves from 1880 Paris
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The prints are original antique colored botanical illustrations from the second volume of "Les Plantes à Feuillage Coloré," published in Paris in 1880 with J. Rothschild as the editor. They display the detailed and artistic representation of different plant leaves with their scientific names labeled below. Here are descriptions of each:
1. The first print depicts a single leaf of 'Perilla nankinensis' also known as Perilla frutescens var. crispa, commonly known as shiso. The leaf is shown in a deep purple hue with intricate vein patterns visible, signifying the colored foliage for which this plant is known.
2. The second print shows a branch of 'Achyranthes verschaffeltii', likely a variant of Achyranthes aspera. This illustration presents several leaves in a striking deep red or burgundy color, arranged oppositely along the stem, with detailed venation that emphasizes the texture.
3. The third print illustrates a branch from 'Acer negundo fraxinifolium variegatum', a type of variegated box elder maple. The leaves are depicted with varying shades of green and touches of yellow or cream, indicative of the variegation. The shapes of the leaves are detailed with serrated edges and a classic maple leaf vein structure.
These illustrations were likely intended for both botanical study and as objects of beauty, combining scientific accuracy with artistic skill to highlight the unique characteristics of each plant. They serve as valuable historical documents that showcase the variety and beauty of plants with colored foliage.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Condition: Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Comes with protective sheet and text sheet in French.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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