Floral Heritage of the United States: 1879 Chromolithograph Collection

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Floral Heritage of the United States: 1879 Chromolithograph Collection

About the Item

The offer contains a collection of six original antique botanical illustrations, each depicting a different plant species. Here's a description of each flower, as typically represented in botanical artwork from the period of Thomas Meehan's publication: 1. **Callirhoe involucrata** - Commonly known as the purple poppy mallow or winecup, this plant features cup-shaped, vibrant magenta flowers with a white center. It has a sprawling habit with deeply lobed leaves at the base. 2. **Campanula rotundifolia** - Also known as the bluebell bellflower or harebell, this species showcases delicate bell-shaped blue to violet flowers. It is characterized by its slender stems and round basal leaves which often become more linear along the stem. 3. **Marsilea quadrifolia** - Known as water clover or European waterfern, this aquatic plant is notable for its clover-like leaves that float on the water's surface. The leaves are divided into four leaflets, giving it a four-leaf clover appearance. 4. **Silene virginica** - This plant, often called fire pink or Virginia catchfly, bears bright red, five-petaled flowers that are visually striking against the green foliage. It typically grows in clumps and has lance-shaped leaves. 5. **Vitis indivisa** - A species of wild grapevine, which is less commonly depicted than its cultivated relatives. It has large, toothed leaves and produces clusters of dark purple to black grapes. 6. **Ipomoea leptophylla** - Known as bush morning glory, this plant features large, funnel-shaped flowers that range in color from pink to reddish-purple. It has long, narrow leaves and is known for its drought tolerance. These illustrations reflect the typical style of botanical artwork in the 19th century, which aimed to combine scientific accuracy with aesthetic appeal. The details of the plants' structures, such as the veins in the leaves and the patterns of the flower petals, are carefully rendered to aid in identification and study.

Dimensions:
Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
1870-1879
Date of Manufacture:
1879
Condition:
Good condition. Some prints have some dry glue along the edges. Study the image carefully. Includes a few text leaves .
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-12277-2-21stDibs: LU3054337860192