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Horse-chestnut or conker tree, Aesculus hippocastanum
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Horse-chestnut or conker tree, Aesculus hippocastanum
5855066 Horse-chestnut or conker tree, Aesculus hippocastanum; (add.info.: Horse-chestnut or conker tree, Aesculus hippocastanum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill's "Medical Botany: or Illustrations and descriptions of the medicinal plants of the London, Edinburgh, and Dublin pharmacopoeias, " John Churchill, London, 1831. William Clark was former draughtsman to the London Horticultural Society and illustrated many botanical books in the 1820s and 1830s.); © Florilegius
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1831 Chestnut Churchill Clark Conker Draughtsman Drawn Drug Herb Herbal Horticultural James John Medicinal Morss Pharmacopoeia Steel Stephenson William Aesculus Hippocastanum
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This stunning handcoloured botanical illustration captures the beauty of the Horse-chestnut or conker tree, Aesculus hippocastanum, in exquisite detail. The intricate drawing and engraving on steel by William Clark brings out the delicate features of this majestic tree, known for its large leaves and distinctive spiky fruits.
The image is taken from John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill's "Medical Botany," a comprehensive guide to medicinal plants used in pharmacopoeias across London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. William Clark's expertise as a former draughtsman to the London Horticultural Society shines through in his precise rendering of the Horse-chestnut tree.
As you gaze upon this print, you can almost feel the texture of the bark and leaves come to life. The vibrant colors add depth and dimension to each leaf and flower, making it seem as though you could reach out and touch them.
Whether you have a love for botanical illustrations or simply appreciate the natural beauty of trees like the Horse-chestnut, this print is sure to captivate your imagination. Display it proudly in your home or office as a reminder of nature's intricate artistry captured by talented artists like William Clark.
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