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Rhododendron glaucum
Rhododendron glaucum. Copied from Joseph Dalton Hooker. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1851
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts Rhododendron glaucum, a beautiful rhododendron species native to the Himalayas and other mountain ranges in Asia. The illustration is taken from Joseph Dalton Hooker's "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," published in Ghent, Belgium, in 1851 by Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires. Hooker, a renowned British botanist and explorer, collected the specimen during his expeditions to the Himalayas in the mid-19th century. Rhododendron glaucum is characterized by its large, bell-shaped, white flowers with a bluish tint and a distinctive fragrance. The plant grows as a shrub, reaching heights of up to 12 feet, and thrives in cool, moist climates. The leaves of R. glaucum are evergreen, glaucous, and elliptical in shape. The intricate details of the flowers and leaves are expertly captured in this chromolithograph, which showcases the exquisite artistry of the illustrators and printers of the time. The vibrant colors and precise shading bring the beauty of this rhododendron species to life, making it a valuable addition to any botanical collection. This illustration is a testament to the importance of botanical exploration and documentation during the Victorian era, when Europeans were discovering and documenting new plant species from all corners of the world. The meticulous attention to detail and the high-quality production techniques used in creating this lithograph reflect the great interest and fascination with the natural world during this period.
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