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The beautiful Cactus, Horror
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The beautiful Cactus, Horror
The beautiful Cactus, Horror. Handcoloured lithograph by Dean and Munday after an illustration by Eliza Eve Gleadall from The Beauties of Flora, with botanic and poetic illustrations, being a selection of flowers drawn from nature arranged emblematically, Heath Hall, Wakefield, 1834
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Beauties Beautiful Botanic Cactus Cereus Eliza Emblem Flora Gleadall Heath Horror Illustrations Language Poetic Species Wakefield
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The Beautiful Cactus, Horror
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is a captivating hand-colored lithograph depicting a stunning yet ominous Cereus cactus, created by Dean and Munday after an original illustration by Eliza Eve Gleadall. This exquisite piece is taken from "The Beauties of Flora," a collection of botanical and poetic illustrations published in Wakefield, England, in 1834 by Heath Hall. Eliza Eve Gleadall, a talented woman artist of her time, skillfully captured the allure and mystery of this peculiar cactus species. The Cereus, with its vibrant, prickly exterior and delicate, white blossoms, is both beautiful and horrifying in its unique charm. The cactus's emblematic representation in this artwork adds an intriguing layer of meaning, inviting the viewer to ponder the symbolic language of flowers and their hidden meanings. The hand-coloring technique adds a richness and depth to the lithograph, enhancing the intricacies of the cactus's texture and the delicate details of its blossoms. The result is a visually captivating and thought-provoking work of art that transcends the boundaries of mere botanical documentation. "The Beautiful Cactus, Horror" is a testament to the beauty and complexity of nature, as well as the artistic vision and skill of Eliza Eve Gleadall and the printing techniques of Dean and Munday. This piece invites us to appreciate the wonders of the natural world and the power of art to transform the mundane into the extraordinary.
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