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Purple foxglove or lady's glove, Digitalis purpurea, Digitale pourpree
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Purple foxglove or lady's glove, Digitalis purpurea, Digitale pourpree
5324540 Purple foxglove or lady's glove, Digitalis purpurea, Digitale pourpree by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Purple foxglove or lady's glove, Digitalis purpurea, Digitale pourpree. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincq's La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871.); © Florilegius
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Botanical Art Digitalis Purpurea Dupuis Edouard Maubert Flore Medicale Francois Herincq Gerard Herbal Herbal Medicine La Regne Vegetal Medical Botany Oudet Pierre Oscar Reveil Poison Purple Foxglove Shrub Steel Engraving Toxic Vegetal Kingdom Botanical Plate Ladys Glove Natural Sciences
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This print showcases the exquisite beauty of the Purple Foxglove, also known as Lady's Glove or Digitalis purpurea. The delicate flowers, with their vibrant purple hues, stand tall and proud against a backdrop of lush greenery. Captured by Louis Joseph Edouard Maubert in the 19th century, this handcoloured steel engraving is a true masterpiece. It was created as part of Pierre Oscar Reveil's renowned botanical publication "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale" which aimed to explore the medicinal properties of various plants. The intricate details and meticulous coloring bring this botanical illustration to life, allowing us to appreciate every petal and leaf with awe-inspiring clarity. This image transports us back in time to an era when scientific exploration intertwined seamlessly with artistic expression. Digitalis purpurea has long been recognized for its toxic properties but also holds significant importance in herbal medicine due to its potential therapeutic benefits. Its industrial applications have made it an essential component in various pharmaceuticals. As we admire this enchanting print, we are reminded of nature's remarkable ability to captivate our senses while simultaneously offering valuable resources for human well-being. This piece serves as a testament to both the aesthetic allure and scientific significance found within the vegetal kingdom.
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