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European plant hunters attacked by natives of South Africa in the mid-19th century. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe, Ghent
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European plant hunters attacked by natives of South Africa in the mid-19th century. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe, Ghent
FLO4629396 European plant hunters attacked by natives of South Africa in the mid-19th century. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1851.; (add.info.: European plant hunters attacked by natives of South Africa in the mid-19th century. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1851.); © Florilegius
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This striking woodblock engraving captures a dramatic moment in the mid-19th century when European plant hunters found themselves under attack by natives of South Africa. The scene, taken from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's renowned work "Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe," depicts a tense confrontation between the explorers and their assailants.
The intricate detail of the engraving brings to life the chaos and danger of this encounter, with plants scattered on the ground as the Europeans defend themselves against their attackers. The lush botanical illustrations contrast sharply with the violence unfolding in the background, creating a powerful juxtaposition that speaks to both the beauty and brutality of nature.
As we gaze upon this historical image, we are reminded of the risks taken by early plant hunters in their quest for new species and discoveries. Their encounters with indigenous peoples were often fraught with conflict and misunderstanding, highlighting the complex dynamics at play during this era of exploration.
Through this print, we are transported back in time to witness a pivotal moment in botanical history, where curiosity clashed with confrontation on distant shores. It serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by those who sought to expand our understanding of flora around the world.
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