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Grape vine, Vitis vinifera
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Grape vine, Vitis vinifera
Grape vine, Vitis vinifera. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts the intricately detailed structure of a mature Grape vine, Vitis vinifera, with its lush foliage and bountiful clusters of ripe grapes. The image is based on a botanical illustration by David Blair, expertly rendered by Hanhart for the influential work "Medicinal Plants" by Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen, published in London in 1880. The grape vine, a member of the Vitaceae family, is an essential plant in the world of viniculture, providing the primary source for the production of wine, raisins, and grape juice. The vine's tendrils are shown twisting around a support structure, a common practice to encourage growth and prevent the heavy fruit from damaging the plant. The large, luscious grapes, bursting with colour and texture, are a testament to the vine's fertility and vitality. The botanical illustration, produced during the height of the Victorian era, reflects the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized the field of botanical art during this time. The intricate veining on the leaves, the subtle variations in colour and shading, and the precise rendering of the grape clusters all contribute to the overall beauty and scientific value of the image. The grape vine has been used in herbal medicine for centuries, with various parts of the plant, including the leaves, fruit, and roots, being used to treat a range of ailments, from headaches and fever to digestive issues and skin conditions. The medicinal properties of the grape vine have been well-documented in texts such as "Medicinal Plants," which served as essential references for apothecaries, herbalists, and medical practitioners of the time.
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