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Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage, Borago officinalis
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Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage, Borago officinalis
5856499 Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage, Borago officinalis; (add.info.: Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage, Borago officinalis. 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 Borage City Of Vienna Corn Encyclopedia Gottlieb Hand Colored Naturalist Naturgeschichte Officinalis Salad Tobias Unterhaltungen Valeriana Vegetable Vienna Vienna City Wilhelm Austria Austrian Austrians Borago Copperplate Locusta Oleracea Portulaca Purslane
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving captures the beauty of Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage in exquisite detail. Each leaf and vegetable is meticulously depicted, showcasing the intricate patterns and textures found in nature.
The botanical illustration comes 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, was the mastermind behind this work of art.
As you gaze upon this print, you can almost feel the crispness of the leaves and smell the earthy aroma of these plants. The colors are vibrant and true to life, making it seem as though these vegetables could leap off the page at any moment.
This piece is not just a simple botanical drawing; it is a testament to the wonders of nature and the skill of artists who capture its essence so beautifully. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our environment and appreciating all that it has to offer.
Whether you are a lover of botany or simply appreciate fine art, this print is sure to captivate your senses and inspire awe for the world around us.
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