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Rigid-leaved gorteria, Gorteria rigens
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Rigid-leaved gorteria, Gorteria rigens
5856369 Rigid-leaved gorteria, Gorteria rigens; (add.info.: Rigid-leaved gorteria, Gorteria rigens, with vivid orange flower. Native to the Cape, South Africa.
Illustration by Henrietta Moriarty from "Fifty Plates of Greenhouse Plants" (1807), a re-issue of her own "Viridarium" (1806), with handcoloured copperplate engravings. Moriarty was a colonel's widow who turned to writing novels and illustrating botanical books to support her four children.); © Florilegius
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1806 1807 Cape Fifty Greenhouse Guidebook Henrietta Moriarty Orange Plates South Viridarium Vivid Copperplate The Author
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This stunning print showcases the beauty of the Rigid-leaved gorteria, Gorteria rigens, with its vibrant orange flower. Native to the Cape region of South Africa, this botanical illustration by Henrietta Moriarty captures the intricate details of this exotic plant.
Henrietta Moriarty was a remarkable woman - a colonel's widow who turned to writing novels and illustrating botanical books to support her four children. Her talent shines through in this handcoloured copperplate engraving from "Fifty Plates of Greenhouse Plants" (1807), a re-issue of her own work "Viridarium" (1806).
The vivid colors and delicate lines in this artwork bring the Rigid-leaved gorteria to life, making it a true masterpiece of 19th-century botanical art. This print serves as both a visual delight and a valuable resource for those interested in flora from around the world.
Whether you are an artist, writer, or simply an admirer of nature's beauty, this print is sure to inspire and captivate. Let yourself be transported to the lush landscapes of South Africa as you gaze upon this exquisite representation of one of its native treasures.
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