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Oriental paperbush, Edgeworthia tomentosa
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Oriental paperbush, Edgeworthia tomentosa
Oriental paperbush or mitsumata, Edgeworthia tomentosa (Golden edgworthia, Edgworthia chrysantha). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London, Ridgeway, 1847
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Barclay Drake Edwards Lindley Register Sarah Sydenham Tomentosa Miss Mitsumata Washi
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Oriental Paperbush, Edgeworthia tomentosa, also known as Mitsumata or Golden Edgeworthia. The image is based on an original illustration by the talented Miss Sarah Drake, which was published in the prestigious Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley in London in 1847. The engraving was expertly executed by George Barclay, showcasing the intricate details of this beautiful plant. The Oriental Paperbush is a shrub native to China and Japan, renowned for its unique papery bark and fragrant, yellow flowers. The plant was highly valued in Japan for its use in the production of washi, a traditional Japanese paper. The delicate, translucent bark of the Oriental Paperbush was peeled and used as a raw material for paper making, resulting in a high-quality, elegant paper that was highly sought after. In this engraving, the female figure in the garden is admiring the blooming Oriental Paperbush, its golden flowers in full display against the backdrop of lush greenery. The artist, Miss Sarah Drake, skillfully captures the ethereal beauty of the plant, as well as the sense of wonder and appreciation it inspires. The intricate details of the flowers, the delicate veins of the leaves, and the textured bark of the shrub are all rendered with remarkable precision and artistry. This engraving is a testament to the beauty and allure of the natural world, as well as the artistic prowess of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the 19th century. It is a timeless piece that continues to captivate and inspire appreciation for the natural world and the artistry of botanical illustration.
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