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Spring gentian, Gentiana verna
Spring gentian, Gentiana verna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Classes Duppa Gentian Gentiana Linnaean Orders Spring System Vegetable Verna
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Spring Gentian, Gentiana verna: A Vibrant Blossom of Springtime This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting Spring Gentian, Gentiana verna, in all its splendour. The image is derived from an original illustration by the renowned botanical artist, Richard Duppa, as part of his comprehensive work, 'The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany,' published by Longman, Hurst, Reeve and Orme in London, 1816. The Spring Gentian is a rare and beautiful spring-blooming plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. Its delicate, vibrant blue flowers, with their distinctive white centres, emerge in April and May, adding a burst of colour to the landscape as winter begins to recede. The plant's small, lance-shaped leaves form a rosette at the base, with the flowering stem reaching up to 30 cm in height. The intricate details of the Spring Gentian's petals, veins, and other features are masterfully captured in this engraving, showcasing the exceptional skill and artistry of both Duppa and the engraver. The hand-colouring further enhances the image's beauty, bringing the Spring Gentian to life in a way that a black-and-white reproduction could not. As part of Linnaeus' groundbreaking system of botanical classification, this engraving represents not only a stunning visual representation of the Spring Gentian but also an essential contribution to the scientific understanding of the natural world during the 19th century.
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