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Water horsetail or swamp horsetail, Equisetum fluviatile, Prele
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Water horsetail or swamp horsetail, Equisetum fluviatile, Prele
5324409 Water horsetail or swamp horsetail, Equisetum fluviatile, Prele by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Water horsetail or swamp horsetail, Equisetum fluviatile, Prele. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray 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 Debray Dupuis Edouard Maubert Flore Medicale Francois Herincq Gerard Herbal Herbal Medicine La Regne Vegetal Medical Botany Pierre Oscar Reveil Shrub Steel Engraving Vegetal Kingdom Botanical Plate Natural Sciences
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This print showcases the delicate beauty of water horsetail or swamp horsetail, scientifically known as Equisetum fluviatile. The artist, Louis Joseph Edouard Maubert, skillfully captures the intricate details of this plant through a handcoloured steel engraving. The image is part of a larger botanical illustration featured in Pierre Oscar Reveil's renowned work on medicinal flora called "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale". Created between 1864 and 1871, this masterpiece combines artistry with scientific accuracy to document various plants used in herbal medicine during the 19th century. The print depicts water horsetail in its natural habitat, highlighting its slender stems and feathery foliage. The vibrant colors bring life to the artwork and showcase Maubert's talent as a botanical artist. This particular species is prevalent in wetlands and swamps, hence its name. Through this print, we are transported back to an era when botany played a crucial role in understanding the natural world and discovering potential medicinal properties within plants. It serves as a reminder of our deep connection with nature and how it has been intertwined with human civilization for centuries. Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate these historical artworks that capture both scientific knowledge and artistic expression. It reminds us of the importance of preserving our botanical heritage while also appreciating their aesthetic value.
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