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Calceolaria and achimenes species
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Calceolaria and achimenes species
Crenate-flowered calceolaria, Calceolaria crenatiflora, cobweb calceolaria, Calceolaria arachnoides, long-flowered achimenes, Achimenes longiflora, spreading achimenes, Achimenes patens, and finely-cut achimenes, Achimenes arguta. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon from Mrs. Jane Loudons Ladies Flower Garden or Ornamental Greenhouse Plants, William S. Orr, London, 1849
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Calceolaria Cobweb Handfinished Humphreys Jane Longiflora Noel Patens Spreading Webb Long Flowered
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This exquisite handfinished chromolithograph showcases a stunning arrangement of Calceolaria and Achimenes species, captured in intricate detail by Henry Noel Humphreys following an illustration by Jane Loudon from her esteemed publication, "Mrs. Jane Loudon's Ladies Flower Garden or Ornamental Greenhouse Plants," published by William S. Orr in London during 1849. The illustration highlights several captivating varieties of Calceolaria, including the Crenate-flowered Calceolaria (Calceolaria crenatiflora), Cobweb Calceolaria (Calceolaria arachnoides), and Long-flowered Calceolaria. Each of these Calceolaria species boasts unique and alluring features, with the Crenate-flowered variety showcasing distinctive, wavy-edged flowers, the Cobweb Calceolaria displaying delicate, web-like hairs, and the Long-flowered Calceolaria boasting elongated blooms. Additionally, the illustration features several enchanting Achimenes species, such as the Long-flowered Achimenes (Achimenes longiflora), Spreading Achimenes (Achimenes patens), and Finely-Cut Achimenes (Achimenes arguta). These Achimenes varieties exhibit captivating flowers in various shades and shapes, adding to the overall charm and allure of this beautiful botanical composition. The intricate handfinished chromolithograph technique employed by Henry Noel Humphreys brings each delicate detail of these flowers to life, allowing viewers to appreciate their unique beauty and intricacies. This image serves as a testament to the artistry and dedication of both the illustrator and the lithographer, providing a window into the world of Victorian-era horticulture and botanical illustration.
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