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Flamevine, Pyrostegia venusta
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Flamevine, Pyrostegia venusta
Flamevine or orange trumpetvine Pyrostegia venusta (Bignonia venusta). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878. Lena Lowis, formerly Selena Caroline Shakespear (1845-1919), was a British woman artist who traveled to India with her husband Lt.-Col. Ninian Lowis
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Bignonia Blair Caroline Familiar Husband Lena Lowis Ninian Plates Reeve Selena Shakespear Venusta
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This exquisite hand-colored lithograph depicts the vibrant and captivating Flamevine, also known as Pyrostegia venusta or Orange Trumpetvine. The image is based on an illustration by Lena Lowis, created during her time in India in the late 19th century. Lena, born as Selena Caroline Shakespear, was a British woman artist who accompanied her husband, Lt.-Col. Ninian Lowis, on his military assignments in India. The Flamevine is a beautiful climbing plant native to Central and South America, but it became widely cultivated in India due to its exotic appearance and alluring orange-red flowers. The intricate details of the Flamevine's foliage and flowers are masterfully captured in this lithograph, with the rich colors adding to the plant's striking presence. Lena Lowis's work was published in her book "Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates," which was released by L. Reeve in London in 1878. Her illustrations were hand-colored by D. Blair, enhancing the natural beauty of the plants and showcasing the artistic skill of both Lowis and Blair. The result is a stunning visual representation of the Flamevine, which continues to captivate and inspire admiration more than a century later. This lithograph is a testament to Lena Lowis's dedication to documenting the diverse and captivating flora of India during her time there. Her work remains an invaluable contribution to the field of botanical illustration and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural exchange that took place between Europe and India during the colonial era.
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