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Boxwood Forest on the Shores of the Black Sea, 1858. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
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Boxwood Forest on the Shores of the Black Sea, 1858. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
Boxwood Forest on the Shores of the Black Sea, 1858. Our Illustration represents one of the numerous boxwood forests on the shore of the Black Sea, in the province of Anatolia, Turkey in Asia. The boxwood which is used for the Engravings in this Journal is almost entirely derived from Turkey (although it is found in both Corsica and Sardinia), and it is of that description known botanically as the buxus sempervirens. The European wood (Buxus Calearica) is proved to be of an inferior quality. It is brought from Italy and Portugal. The Turkish box is exported from Smyrna or Constantinople in logs varying in size from three to six feet in length, by three inches to one foot in diameter. It is, from the equality of its texture, the only serviceable wood for the purposes of an engraver. Perhaps the most familiar example of the growing buxus sempervirens tree in England is at Box-hill, near Dorking, in Surrey. The wood is, however, very much smaller and inferior to that of Turkey in Asia. In 1815 the box-trees cut down at Box-hill produced more than £10, 000'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Boxwood Forest on the Shores of the Black Sea, 1858
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is a captivating photograph by Harvey Orrin Smith that transports us to the picturesque shores of the Black Sea in Anatolia, Turkey. This image showcases a breathtaking boxwood forest, its lush, verdant foliage stretching towards the azure waters. The boxwood tree, scientifically known as buxus sempervirens, is the primary focus of this photograph. This evergreen shrub is native to the Mediterranean region, with significant quantities being sourced from Turkey. The botanical significance of this tree is noteworthy, as the Turkish boxwood is considered superior to its European counterpart. The European boxwood (Buxus Calearica) is often imported from Italy and Portugal, but the Turkish variety boasts a more consistent texture, making it the preferred choice for engravers. The logs of Turkish boxwood are exported from Smyrna or Constantinople, varying in size from three to six feet in length and three inches to one foot in diameter. This photograph offers a glimpse into the natural beauty of the Black Sea region and the importance of the boxwood tree in both the local economy and the world of art. The tree's small, familiar counterpart in England, located at Box-hill in Surrey, pales in comparison to the grandeur of the Turkish boxwood forest depicted in the image. In 1815, the box-trees cut down at Box-hill generated more than £10,000, a testament to the tree's commercial value. This photograph, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1858, serves as a beautiful reminder of the natural wonders that continue to inspire and captivate us.
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