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Scarlet-flowered crassula, Crassula coccinea
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Scarlet-flowered crassula, Crassula coccinea
5856354 Scarlet-flowered crassula, Crassula coccinea; (add.info.: Scarlet-flowered crassula, Crassula coccinea, from 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 Plates South Viridarium Coccinea Copperplate Crassula The Author
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This stunning print captures the beauty of the Scarlet-flowered crassula, Crassula coccinea, a native plant from the Cape region of South Africa. Illustrated by Henrietta Moriarty in 1807 for her book "Fifty Plates of Greenhouse Plants," this handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of this botanical wonder.
Henrietta Moriarty was not only a talented artist but also a strong and independent woman who turned to writing novels and illustrating botanical books to support her four children after becoming a widow. Her dedication to her craft is evident in every stroke of this illustration, which serves as both a visual feast for the eyes and a testament to her resilience.
The Scarlet-flowered crassula is depicted with such precision that it almost seems like you could reach out and touch its delicate petals. This print is not just a piece of art but also a historical document, offering us insight into the flora that thrived in South Africa during the 19th century.
Whether you are an art enthusiast, botany lover, or simply appreciate the beauty of nature captured on paper, this print is sure to captivate your imagination and transport you to another time and place.
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