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Common cucumber with yellow flowers, fruit, Cucumis sativus
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Common cucumber with yellow flowers, fruit, Cucumis sativus
5856494 Common cucumber with yellow flowers, fruit, Cucumis sativus; (add.info.: Common cucumber with yellow flowers, fruit, Cucumis sativus. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration from G. T. Wilhelm's "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte" (Encyclopedia of Natural History), Vienna, 1816. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist in Augsburg, where the first edition was published.); © Florilegius
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1816 Bavaria Bavarian City Of Vienna Common Cucumber Cucumis Encyclopedia Gottlieb Hand Colored Naturalist Naturgeschichte Salad Tobias Unterhaltungen Vegetable Vienna Vienna City Wilhelm Yellow Austria Austrian Austrians Copperplate Sativus
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This stunning print captures the beauty of a common cucumber plant, showcasing its vibrant yellow flowers and fresh fruit. The intricate details of the botanical illustration come to life in this hand-colored copperplate engraving from G.T. Wilhelm's "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte" (Encyclopedia of Natural History), originally published in Vienna in 1816.
Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm, a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist, meticulously depicted the cucumber plant with precision and artistry. The image transports us to a time when scientific illustrations were not only informative but also works of art in their own right.
The lush green leaves and delicate tendrils of the cucumber plant are complemented by the bright yellow blooms that promise a bountiful harvest. This print is not just a visual delight but also serves as a reminder of the importance of nature's bounty and our connection to it.
Whether displayed in a kitchen or study, this print is sure to spark conversations about botany, history, and the wonders of nature. It celebrates the simple yet essential role that cucumbers play in our diets while highlighting the skill and dedication required to create such exquisite botanical illustrations.
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