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Corymb-flowered fuchsia, Fuchsia corymbiflora
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Corymb-flowered fuchsia, Fuchsia corymbiflora
Corymb-flowered fuchsia, Fuchsia corymbiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854
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Barclay Drake Fuchsia Lindley Ornamental Sarah Shrubbery Sweet Miss
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of the Corymb-flowered Fuchsia, Fuchsia corymbiflora. Depicted in meticulous detail is this magnificent plant, with its vibrant, tubular flowers cascading gracefully from the corymb, or flat-topped inflorescence. The engraving is an elegant representation of the plant as observed by Miss Sarah Drake and accurately recorded by the skilled hand of G. Barclay. Originally published in John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery in 1854, this botanical illustration is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the Victorian era's botanical community. The intricate engraving process involved the transfer of an image from a drawing to a copper plate, which was then etched with acid and hand-coloured to create a stunningly detailed and lifelike image. The Corymb-flowered Fuchsia, native to South America, was a popular ornamental plant in the Victorian era due to its attractive, bell-shaped flowers and lush, hanging foliage. This engraving not only serves as a beautiful decorative piece but also as an important historical record of the plant and the botanical techniques of the time. The delicate interplay of colour and form in this illustration invites the viewer to appreciate the intricacies of nature and the artistry of the botanical world.
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