Botanical Elegance: A Chromolithographic Tribute, 1879

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Botanical Elegance: A Chromolithographic Tribute, 1879

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This collage is a tribute to the chromolithographic artistry found in "The Native Flowers and Ferns of the United States" by Thomas Meehan, published in 1879. Each illustration radiates with the meticulous detail and vibrant coloration characteristic of the period's botanical documentation. The second image, an Epidendrum conopseum, now stands with its roots firmly planted at the bottom, harmonizing with the surrounding flora. The chromolithograph technique, a masterful layering of colors, breathes life into each petal and leaf, celebrating the diversity and beauty of America's native plants. The delicate interplay of light and texture across these illustrations not only reflects the era's scientific curiosity but also its pursuit of aesthetic perfection in natural history representation. The image is a collage of six vintage botanical illustrations, each depicting different native plants from the United States, as classified in the 19th-century publication by Thomas Meehan. Here is a description of the plants seen in the illustrations: 1. **Gymnolomia Porteri (Plate 35)**: This plant features elongated, lance-shaped green leaves and bright yellow flowers with a distinctive arrangement of petals and a dark center. 2. **Epidendrum Conopseum (Plate 36)**: Displayed are slender, green leaves and a stem with multiple small, star-shaped flowers ranging from pale green to yellow, connected to a creeping root system. 3. **Helianthus Maximiliani (Plate 37)**: A depiction of the Maximilian sunflower with its large, sun-like yellow flowers, each with a prominent, dark central disk, and broad, rough leaves. 4. **Aspidium Acrostichoides (Plate 38)**: This illustration shows a Christmas fern, which has dark green, lanceolate fronds with a herringbone pattern and a robust, fibrous root. 5. **Polygonum Arifolium (Plate 39)**: It features heart-shaped leaves and delicate, wiry stems with small, pink, clustered flowers blooming along their length. 6. **Medeola Virginica (Plate 40)**: This plant is known as Indian cucumber root, characterized by its broad, whorled leaves and a single, nodding green flower with prominent yellow stamens. These detailed illustrations capture the intricate botanical features of each species, from the venation patterns of the leaves to the specific structure of the flowers and ferns, serving both as a scientific record and a testament to the artistry of botanical illustration during that era.

Dimensions:
Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 6
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
1870-1879
Date of Manufacture:
1879
Condition:
Good condition. All six are a bit rough on the right side. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue, especially around edges. Study images carefully. This set Include text leaves.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-12277-2-351stDibs: LU3054337872642