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Upright meadow crowfoot, Ranunculus acris
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Upright meadow crowfoot, Ranunculus acris
Upright meadow crowfoot, Ranunculus acris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1799
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Buttercup Crowfoot Meadow Ranunculus Sowerby Upright Acris Smith
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Upright Meadow Crowfoot, Ranunculus acris, a charming and delicate flower native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The intricate detail of the engraving, produced by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany in 1799, captures the essence of this buttercup-like plant with remarkable accuracy. The Upright Meadow Crowfoot is a low-growing perennial herb, typically found in meadows, grasslands, and damp places. Its slender stems bear bright yellow flowers with five petals, each petal edged with a darker yellow line, giving the blooms a distinctive appearance. The plant's leaves are palmate, meaning they have lobes radiating from a central point, and are covered in fine hairs. The botanical illustration was created during a time when natural history was a burgeoning field of study, and the meticulous recording and documentation of new discoveries was of great importance. The intricate process of creating hand-colored copperplate engravings was a popular method for producing accurate and visually stunning botanical illustrations. James Sowerby (1757-1822) was a renowned English botanical artist and engraver, known for his contributions to numerous botanical works, including his own "Sowerby's Botanical Cabinet." His dedication to capturing the natural world in all its beauty and detail is evident in this stunning representation of the Upright Meadow Crowfoot. This image invites us to appreciate the intricacies of nature and the artistry of botanical illustration, offering a glimpse into the rich natural history of the past.
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