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St Martins flower, Alstroemer ligtu
St. Martins flower, Alstroemer ligtu.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration from William Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Lambeth, London, 1789
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the stunning beauty of the St. Martin's Flower, Alstroemeria ligtu. The image is taken from a botanical illustration published in William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, which was first published in London in 1787. The magazine was a groundbreaking publication in the field of botany, featuring accurate and detailed illustrations of plants from around the world. The St. Martin's Flower, also known as the Peruvian Lily or the Striped Alstroemeria, is a native of South America and is named after the Swedish botanist Clas Alstromer. The flower's unique striped petals, which come in various shades of pink, red, and white, are a feast for the eyes. The delicate filaments and anthers, intricately depicted in the engraving, are typical of the meticulous attention to detail that was a hallmark of botanical illustrations of the time. The use of handcoloring added an extra layer of artistry to the engraving, bringing the flower to life with vibrant colors. The copperplate engraving process, which involved etching the design onto a copper plate and then printing it onto paper, was a labor-intensive and expensive method, making these botanical illustrations valuable collectors' items. This particular illustration was published in volume 15 of the Botanical Magazine in 1789. The magazine was an important resource for botanists, gardeners, and collectors, and its publication helped to advance the study and appreciation of botany during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Today, this beautiful illustration remains a testament to the artistry and scientific rigor of the botanical illustrators of the past.
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