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Yellow Cinquefoil and Rock Cranesbill, hand-coloured botanical print, 1874
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Yellow Cinquefoil and Rock Cranesbill, hand-coloured botanical print, 1874
This vibrant hand-coloured botanical print from 1874 features two beautifully contrasted alpine plants: Potentilla ambigua (Yellow Cinquefoil) and Erodium petraeum (Rock Cranesbill). Issued in London by George Bell & Sons as part of the second series of Alpine Plants, this print showcases the rich diversity of mountain flora as seen through the lens of Victorian botanical artistry.
At the top of the plate is Potentilla ambigua, commonly referred to as Yellow Cinquefoil, with its sunny golden-yellow, five-petalled flowers and deeply lobed, palmate leaves. A hardy and widespread perennial found across European mountain ranges, this plant is beloved for its resilience and cheerful appearance in rocky habitats. The illustration captures its lush mounding habit and the brightness of its bloom with striking clarity.
Below it, Erodium petraeum*, or Rock Cranesbill, presents a graceful contrast with its rich violet-purple flowers veined in blue and dark centers. The delicately cut foliage adds an elegant texture, and the artist has carefully rendered the fine hairs on the stems and leaves for a lifelike effect. Native to limestone-rich alpine regions, this species is well-known for its ornamental value and compact growth habit.
Created using lithography and finished by hand with watercolour, each plate in this series is a unique work of botanical art. The colours remain vivid, with excellent detailing in both floral and foliage structures. The creamy, thick paper shows only light ageing and has wide margins suitable for framing.
Ideal for collectors of antique botanical art or nature-inspired interiors, this print offers a refined and colourful tribute to alpine plant life.
Condition summary and framing tips:
Good condition with vibrant colours and light age toning at edges. Wrinkled on the right border, but outside the framing area. Ideal for framing with a warm cream or pale yellow mat and a medium oak or brushed brass frame to highlight both golden and purple tones.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.81 in (24.9 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1874
- Condition:Good condition with vibrant colours and light age toning at edges. Wrinkled on the right border, but outside the framing area.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14055-111stDibs: LU3054344886632
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