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Wood anemone or windflower, Anemone nemorosa
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Wood anemone or windflower, Anemone nemorosa
Wood anemone or windflower, Anemone nemorosa, Anemone sylvie. Handcoloured steel engraving by L. Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Wood anemone or windflower, Anemone nemorosa, Anemone sylvie. Handcoloured steel engraving by L. Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Agricoles Anemone Dupuis Edouard Francois Gerard Herincq Maubert Noel Oscar Pierre Planets Regne Reveil Sylvie Vegetal Nemorosa Windflower
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1. Title: "Wood Anemone or Windflower: A Delicate Beauty in the Forest Floor" This exquisite handcoloured steel engraving showcases the enchanting Wood Anemone or Windflower, Anemone nemorosa, also known as Anemone sylvie. The botanical illustration was meticulously created by Edouard Maubert, with the engraving executed by L. Noel for the renowned botanical publication "La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres," published by L. Guerin in Paris between 1864 and 1871. The Wood Anemone, with its delicate white petals and intricately veined leaves, is a quintessential woodland flower. Its common name, "windflower," is derived from its ability to bloom even in the absence of wind, as its lightweight petals are easily swayed by the gentlest breeze. The plant's charming appearance belies its tenacity, as it is capable of growing in shady, wooded areas with minimal sunlight. The intricate details of the Wood Anemone's petals, leaves, and stem are beautifully captured in this engraving, with the handcolouring adding depth and vibrancy to the image. The delicate balance of colours, from the soft pinkish hue of the petals to the deep green of the leaves, highlights the flower's ethereal beauty. This botanical masterpiece not only serves as an exquisite work of art but also provides an invaluable record of the natural world, showcasing the intricacies of the Wood Anemone and its role in the forest ecosystem. The dedication to accuracy and detail in this engraving is a testament to the passion and commitment of the botanists, illustrators, and engravers of the time, who sought to document and preserve the wonders of the natural world for future generations.
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