Paeonia officinalis, common peony
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Paeonia officinalis, common peony
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1906. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Arthur Harry Church Common Eudicot Flora Paeonia Paeoniaceae Paeony Peony Saxifragales Angiospermae Common Peony Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Paeonia Officinalis
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite drawing of Paeonia officinalis, commonly known as the Common Peony, is a beautiful example of botanical illustration from the Victorian era. Created by the skilled hand of Arthur Harry Church in 1906, this illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Paeonia officinalis is a flowering plant belonging to the family Paeoniaceae, order Saxifragales, class Magnoliopsida, and subclass Rosids. It is an angiosperm, or seed-bearing plant, and a member of the eudicot clade, Angiospermae. The Common Peony is a herbaceous perennial plant, native to Europe, Asia, and western North America. It is characterized by its large, showy, fragrant flowers, which bloom in late spring and early summer. The intricate details of the Peony's petals, sepals, stamens, and pistils are expertly rendered in this drawing, providing a glimpse into the intricacies of its anatomy. The dissecting style of the illustration reveals the various parts of the flower in cross-section, offering a comprehensive understanding of its structure. Church's skillful use of shading, hatching, and cross-hatching techniques adds depth and texture to the drawing, bringing the Peony to life. The delicate lines and precise details showcase the artist's dedication to accurately capturing the beauty and complexity of this beloved flower. This illustration is a testament to the importance of botanical art in documenting and preserving the natural world. It serves as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom, and the remarkable artists who dedicated their lives to capturing its essence.
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