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Slender fringe-lily, Thysanotus tenuis
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Slender fringe-lily, Thysanotus tenuis
Slender fringe-lily, Thysanotus tenuis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854
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Barclay Drake Frederick Hart Lindley Ornamental Sarah Shrubbery Slender Sweet Miss Smith Thysanotus
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the delicate beauty of the Slender Fringe-lily, Thysanotus tenuis. The illustration, created by G. Barclay after a drawing by Miss Sarah Drake, was originally published in John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery in 1854. The Slender Fringe-lily is a rare and elegant plant native to Australia. Its slender white spadix, surrounded by delicate fringed spathes, is a sight to behold. The intricately detailed engraving captures the delicate texture and form of the plant, with each fringe and vein rendered with precise accuracy. Miss Sarah Drake, the original artist, skillfully captured the essence of the Slender Fringe-lily, providing a faithful representation of the plant for botanical record. The engraving process, carried out by G. Barclay, further enhances the image, bringing out the intricate details and subtle shading that make this illustration a work of art in its own right. John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery was a popular botanical publication of its time, featuring beautiful and accurate illustrations of a wide range of plants. This engraving of the Slender Fringe-lily is a testament to the high-quality of the publication and the skill of the artists and engravers involved. Today, this engraving remains an important historical record of the Slender Fringe-lily, as well as a beautiful work of art in its own right. The intricate details and delicate beauty of the illustration continue to captivate viewers, making it a valuable addition to any botanical or art collection.
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