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Botanical Illustrations from the Victorian Era: A Visual Celebration of Flora

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These are vibrant chromolithographs from "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse" by Edward Step, illustrated by Désiré Bois and published in 1896 by Frederick Warne & Co., London. Each plate vividly captures the unique characteristics of various plant species, showcasing Bois's attention to botanical detail and color. Here's a description of each print and their English names: 1. **Clivia Miniata** - Commonly known as "Clivia" or "Kaffir Lily," this print highlights the bright orange-red flowers with a striking yellow throat, set against dark green, strap-like leaves. 2. **Paeonia Tenuifolia** - Known as the "Narrow-Leaved Peony," this illustration features the distinctively fine, almost needle-like leaves with a large, central red flower showcasing prominent yellow stamens. 3. **Phyllocactus Phyllanthoides** - Often called "Leaf-Stemmed Cactus," it displays vibrant red flowers emerging from the flattened green leaf-like stems typical of the phyllocactus. 4. **Anemone Hortensis var. Fulgens** - Termed "Flame Anemone," this chromolithograph depicts the fiery red flowers, each detailed with a black central disc, surrounded by thin, dissected leaves. 5. **Anthurium Scherzerianum** - Also known as "Flamingo Flower," renowned for its waxy, bright red spathes with a curled orange spadix, supported by a lush arrangement of green leaves. 6. **Gladiolus Gandavensis** - Referred to as "Ghent Corn-Flag," this print showcases tall stalks bearing multiple bright red to pink flowers with white and deeper red markings, a popular choice in ornamental horticulture. These chromolithographs demonstrate the elaborate and precise nature of botanical illustration during the Victorian era, which aimed not only to educate but to delight with aesthetic beauty. Each image serves as a historical record of plant varieties popular in gardens during the late 19th century. About the maker: Louis van Houtte was a prominent Belgian horticulturist and botanist renowned for his significant contributions to botanical illustration during the 19th century. Born in 1810, van Houtte is best known for his work as the proprietor of one of the largest and most successful horticultural establishments in Europe, located in Ghent, Belgium. His nursery specialized in exotic plants, and he employed numerous skilled gardeners and botanists. Van Houtte's most famous legacy is perhaps the "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," a monumental work published between 1845 and 1883. This publication was an extensive series of horticultural and botanical books that illustrated thousands of plant species, many of which were new to science and European gardens at the time. The work combined scientific accuracy with artistic beauty, showcasing the talents of several gifted artists and lithographers. The illustrations in "Flore des Serres" were primarily lithographs, a method that allowed for detailed and vibrant color reproductions, which were essential for the study and popularization of plant species. These prints not only served as a catalog of exotic plants available for purchase from his nursery but also as an educational tool and a source of inspiration for gardeners and botanists across Europe. Van Houtte's contributions to botanical art and horticulture were driven by a passion for plants and an entrepreneurial spirit that recognized the growing public interest in botany. His work helped disseminate botanical knowledge and influenced European garden design in the Victorian era. The creator of these prints, often a collaboration between botanists and skilled artists, aimed to capture the intricate details of each plant for purposes of study and record-keeping. The style of these prints suggests they could have been made by European illustrators and botanists, possibly as part of a larger botanical survey or for inclusion in a comprehensive botanical text. The high level of detail and the vivid coloring techniques are indicative of the lithographic processes that were popular in botanical illustration during the 19th century, used to ensure that both the scientific community and horticultural enthusiasts could share knowledge and appreciation of plant species from around the world.

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Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 6.42 in (16.3 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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Set of 6
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
1870-1879
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1875
Condition:
Condition: Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Colors are vivid. Please study scan carefully.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13761-44, BG-13761-45, etc1stDibs: LU3054341445922

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