Root vegetables, carrot Daucus carota and turnip
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Root vegetables, carrot Daucus carota and turnip
Root vegetables, carrot Daucus carota and turnip Brassica rapa.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805. Edwards (1768-1819) was the artist of thousands of botanical plates for Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register
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1805 Brassica Carrot Curtis Daucus Edwards Lambeth Lectures Rapa Root Sydenham Turnip Vegetables Carota
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases two familiar root vegetables, the carrot (Daucus carota) and the turnip (Brassica rapa), as beautifully illustrated by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis' Lectures on Botany, delivered at the Botanic Garden in Lambeth, London, in 1805. Edwards, a prolific artist, created thousands of botanical plates for both the Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register. The carrot, with its distinctive elongated, tapered shape and deep orange colour, is depicted in intricate detail. Its leaves, finely drawn, curl around the base of the root, while the delicate flowers bloom at the top. The turnip, on the other hand, is shown with its characteristic bulbous root and broad, green leaves. The meticulous engraving technique brings out the textures and patterns of the vegetables' surfaces, while the handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy. This botanical illustration offers a glimpse into the historical significance of root vegetables in botanical studies during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Lectures on Botany were an essential resource for botanical education, providing detailed descriptions and illustrations of various plant species. Sydenham Edwards' contributions to these lectures showcased his exceptional artistic abilities and deep understanding of the botanical world. This exquisite piece remains a testament to the beauty and complexity of nature, as well as the dedication of botanical illustrators like Edwards.
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