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Carolina spicebush, Calycanthus floridus
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Carolina spicebush, Calycanthus floridus
La Pompadour. Carolina spicebush, Calycanthus floridus, with cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, qui se cultivent tant dans les jardins de la chine, que dans ceux de l Europe, Paris, 1776
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Belles Buchoz Butterfly Cabbage Calycanthus Carolina Curieuses Enluminee Etching Fleurs Floridus Pieris Pierre Pompadour Precieuse Rapae Spicebush
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This exquisite hand-colored etching, titled "Carolina Spicebush with Cabbage White Butterfly," is a captivating work of art from the esteemed Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection Precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, published in Paris in 1776. The image showcases two remarkable subjects of the natural world: the Carolina Spicebush (Calycanthus floridus) and the Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae). The Carolina Spicebush, also known as La Pompadour, is a native shrub of the southeastern United States, renowned for its fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring. The intricately detailed etching captures the beauty of the plant's delicate foliage and its vibrant, star-shaped blossoms. The name "La Pompadour" is believed to have been given in honor of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, the Marquise de Pompadour, who was a prominent figure at the French court during the 18th century and had a great interest in horticulture. The Cabbage White Butterfly, with its distinctive white wings adorned with black borders, is depicted gracefully perched on a flower of the Carolina Spicebush. This butterfly is a common sight in gardens throughout Europe and North America, and its presence in this etching adds an element of life and vitality to the artwork. The hand-coloring technique used in this etching brings the image to life, making the flowers and butterfly appear even more vibrant and lifelike. The meticulous attention to detail and the use of rich, bold colors make this a truly stunning work of art that continues to captivate viewers more than 240 years after its creation.
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