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Cross-leav d speedwell, Veronica decussata
Cross-leav d speedwell, Veronica decussata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards rom William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793
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Curtis Edwards Sansom Speedwell Sydenham Veronica Decussata
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Cross-leaved Speedwell, Veronica decussata, a beautiful and intricately detailed flowering plant. The engraving, created by Sansom after an original illustration by Sydenham Edwards, was published in the esteemed Botanical Magazine in London in 1793, under the direction of William Curtis. The Cross-leaved Speedwell is a low-growing perennial herb, native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is characterized by its distinctive decussate, or cross-shaped, arrangement of leaves, which form a dense rosette at the base of the plant. The plant produces clusters of small, blue, violet, or white flowers, which bloom in the summer months. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this engraving serve to highlight the botanical beauty of the Cross-leaved Speedwell. The delicate veining on the leaves and the intricate patterns on the flowers are rendered with remarkable precision, making this a true work of art as well as an accurate record of the plant. The Botanical Magazine was a leading publication in the field of botany during the 18th and 19th centuries, and its high-quality engravings were widely admired for their scientific accuracy and artistic merit. This particular engraving of the Cross-leaved Speedwell is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artists and engravers involved in producing these beautiful and informative works.
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