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Blue harebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta
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Blue harebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Blue harebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta (Hyacinthus non-scriptus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Classes Duppa Harebell Hyacinthoides Hyacinthus Linnaean Orders System Vegetable Non Scripta
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Blue Harebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta (previously known as Hyacinthus non-scriptus). The intricate detail in this botanical illustration, created by Richard Duppa for his seminal work "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, London in 1816, invites the viewer to appreciate the delicate nuances of this flower. The Blue Harebell, a native of Europe, is a small, graceful plant that typically grows in woodlands and grasslands. Its bell-shaped, light blue flowers hang gracefully from slender stems, often adorned with white or purple veining. The petals are fringed with fine, white hairs, giving the flower a delicate, ethereal appearance. The Linnaean System of Botany, developed by Carl Linnaeus, revolutionized the way plants were classified and named. Duppa's meticulous illustrations, such as this one, played a crucial role in documenting and disseminating this new taxonomic framework. The Blue Harebell, with its scientific name Hyacinthoides non-scripta, is just one of the many botanical wonders captured in this important work. The handcoloured copperplate engraving process, a labor-intensive technique, allowed for the creation of highly detailed and accurate botanical illustrations. Each print was painstakingly coloured by hand, resulting in a visually stunning representation of the Blue Harebell's intricate structure and delicate colouration.
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