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Knife leaf wattle (Acacia cultriformis).

  • ARTIST: S. Holden

  • PUBLISHER: Published by Wm. S. Orr & Co., London.

  • MEDIUM: Lithograph, original hand color,

    DATE: 1844

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 x 3 3/8" (17.8 x 8.8 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: This hand-colored lithograph of knife-leaf wattle (Acacia cultriformis) was drawn and rendered on stone by S. Holden. Featured in volume XI of "Paxton's Magazine of Botany," the artwork captures the delicate beauty of the knife-leaf wattle, also known as golden-glow wattle, with the meticulous detail typical of botanical illustrations from this period. The plant is native to Australia.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 14 x 11" mat for handling.

  • CONDITION: Good condition and color.

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