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Blood iris, Iris sanguinea
Blood iris, Iris sanguinea (Red-leaved flower de luce, Iris haematophylla). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A. Bailey after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of the Blood Iris, Iris sanguinea, also known as the Red-leaved flower de luce or Iris haematophylla. The image, created by A. Bailey after Edwin Dalton Smith, was published in John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery in 1854 by G. Willis in London. The Blood Iris is a rare and exotic plant, celebrated for its vibrant red leaves and distinctive blue-violet flowers. The intricately detailed engraving captures the delicate texture and rich colouration of the plant's foliage and petals, highlighting their unique allure. The meticulous handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the Blood Iris to life in a way that a black and white reproduction could not. The Blood Iris was a popular addition to Victorian gardens, prized for its ornamental value and rarity. The plant is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, mountainous areas. It is a rhizomatous perennial, with long, narrow, dark red leaves and tall, slender stems bearing the striking blue-violet flowers. The botanical illustration was produced during a time when the study and documentation of new and exotic plants was a source of great fascination and scientific discovery. The intricate details of the engraving reflect the meticulous attention to detail and dedication to accuracy that was characteristic of the botanical illustrations of the period. Today, the Blood Iris remains a sought-after plant for collectors and gardeners, and this beautiful engraving serves as a testament to its enduring allure and the skill of the artists and craftsmen who captured its essence over 160 years ago.
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