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Doves foot cranes bill, Geranium molle
Doves foot cranes bill, Geranium molle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800
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Bill Cranes Cranesbill Doves Foot Geranium Molle Sowerby Smith
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This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of the Doves Foot Cranesbill (Geranium molle), with a focus on its distinctive beak, which gives the plant its common name. The engraving is based on a drawing by the renowned English botanical artist James Sowerby, created for James Smith's English Botany, published between 1796 and 1819. The Doves Foot Cranesbill is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. It is characterized by its lobed, hairy leaves and pink, purple, or white flowers with five petals. The plant's name derives from the shape of its seed pods, which resemble the feet of cranes. The engraving beautifully captures the delicate textures and subtle colouring of the plant, with the cranesbill's leaves depicted in various shades of green and the flower petals in soft pink and white. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricately rendered veins on the leaves and the delicate lines of the flower petals. The Doves Foot Cranesbill was a popular subject in botanical illustration during the 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting its widespread cultivation in European gardens. This engraving is a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the time, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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