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Floral Collection: Coral Drops, Prairie Gentian, Monkey Orchid, Bellflower, 1875
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About the Item
"Elegant Flora: A Showcase of Bessera, Lisianthus, Masdevallia, and Ceratostema"
This title emphasizes the elegance and distinctive characteristics of each species, enhancing the botanical and aesthetic appeal of the collection.
Here's a description of each of the plants depicted in the botanical prints:
1. Bessera Miniate (Coral Drops):
- Origin: Native to Mexico.
- Appearance: Coral Drops have delicate, drooping, bell-shaped flowers that are predominantly orange or coral-red. They typically grow on slender, arching stems with linear leaves.
- Habitat: Grows well in well-drained soils in full sun, often used in gardens for their vibrant color and graceful appearance.
2. Lisianthus Princeps (Prairie Gentian):
- Origin: Native to warm regions of the Americas, especially the Caribbean.
- Appearance: Known for its large, bell-shaped flowers which are often blue, pink, or white. Lisianthus flowers are prized for their long-lasting qualities and are popular in floral arrangements.
- Habitat: Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. They are often grown as annuals in temperate climates.
3. Masdevallia Elephanticeps (Monkey Orchid):
- Origin: Found in Central and South America, particularly in cloud forests.
- Appearance: This orchid is notable for its striking and unusual floral structure which resembles a monkey’s face. The flowers are typically yellow and red with a complex arrangement of sepals and petals.
- Habitat: Thrives in cool, moist environments, often at higher elevations. They require high humidity and indirect light, making them more common in greenhouse collections than home gardens.
4. Ceratostema Grandiflorum (Andean Bellflower):
- Origin: Native to the Andes, particularly Peru.
- Appearance: Features tubular flowers that are typically red or orange with a bell shape, hanging from bushy shrubs. The leaves are small and glossy, adding to the plant’s ornamental value.
- Habitat: Adapted to cool, mountainous regions and prefers well-drained soils and partial shade. They can be challenging to grow in non-native environments without careful attention to climate mimicry.
These botanical illustrations not only capture the unique beauty of each species but also serve as a scientific record, showcasing the diversity and complexity of flowering plants across various ecosystems.
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.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 6.42 in (16.3 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
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- 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-13761-39, BG-13761-61, BG-13761-62, BG-13761-711stDibs: LU3054341439592
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