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Cane sugar, Saccharum officinarum
Cane sugar, Saccharum officinarum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Artus Cane Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Officinarum Saccharum Sammtlicher Sugar Sugarcane Willibald
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1. Title: "Sweet Discovery: A Victorian Era Portrait of Cane Sugar, Saccharum officinarum" This handcoloured copperplate engraving, hailing from Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive "Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants" published in Jena, Germany, in 1876, offers a fascinating glimpse into the botanical world of cane sugar, Saccharum officinarum. The intricately detailed illustration showcases the sugarcane plant in all its splendour, with its tall, robust stalks, glossy green leaves, and distinctive nodding inflorescences. Saccharum officinarum, commonly known as cane sugar, is a tropical plant native to South Asia and New Guinea. It has been cultivated for thousands of years for its sweet sap, which is extracted and processed to produce the crystalline sugar we know today. The engraving encapsulates the essence of this versatile plant, which has played a pivotal role in human history as a primary sweetener and an essential ingredient in various culinary and medicinal applications. The meticulous craftsmanship of this engraving is evident in the delicate shading and fine lines that bring the various elements of the plant to life. The artist's attention to detail extends to the tiny sugar crystals that form at the base of the stalk, providing a visual representation of the sweet reward derived from the plant. This illustration not only serves as a testament to the artistic prowess of the Victorian era but also offers a valuable historical record of the cane sugar plant and its significance in the annals of botany and human civilization.
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