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Tuberose, Polianthus tuberosa
Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa (Polianthus tuberosa.). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Emily Eden from her Flowers from an Indian Garden: Second Series: Hope, Breidenbach Co, Dusseldorf, 1860s. Eden was an English female aristocratic writer, novelist and traveler who accompanied her brother George in India from 1836 to 1842. Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa (Polianthus tuberosa.). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Emily Eden from her Flowers from an Indian Garden: Second Series: Hope, Breidenbach & Co, Dusseldorf, 1860s. Eden was an English female aristocratic writer, novelist and traveler who accompanied her brother George in India from 1836 to 1842
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This exquisite chromolithograph depicts the enchanting Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa (Polianthus tuberosa), a captivating flower that once graced the pages of Emily Eden's "Flowers from an Indian Garden: Second Series," published by Hope, Breidenbach & Co in Dusseldorf during the 1860s. Emily Eden, an English aristocratic writer, novelist, and traveler, accompanied her brother George in India from 1836 to 1842, and her vivid descriptions of the Indian landscape and its flora inspired this stunning botanical illustration. The Tuberose, also known as Polianthes tuberosa or Polianthus tuberosa, is a fragrant night-blooming flower native to Mexico and Central America. However, it was cultivated extensively in India during the colonial era, including in the gardens of the British Raj. The flower's intoxicating scent, reminiscent of jasmine and gardenias, made it a popular addition to Victorian gardens and bouquets. This beautiful chromolithograph, created from Emily Eden's botanical illustration, showcases the Tuberose's delicate white petals, which unfurl around a central bud, and its distinctive green leaves. The intricate details of the flower's veins and texture are expertly rendered, making this a true work of art. The Victorian era was a time of fascination with botanical illustrations, as the discovery of new plants from far-off lands fueled a desire to document and preserve their beauty. This Tuberose chromolithograph is a testament to that era's appreciation for the natural world and the role of women like Emily Eden in documenting and celebrating it.
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