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Dancing Lady Orchid (Saccolabium calceolare).

  • ARTIST: S. Holden

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

  • MEDIUM: Lithograph, original hand color,

    DATE: 1844

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size (vignette) 7 x 5 3/4" (180 x 148 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: This hand-colored lithograph of the Dancing Lady Orchid (Saccolabium calceolare) was drawn and rendered on stone by S. Holden. Featured in volume XI of "Paxton's Magazine of Botany," the artwork highlights the delicate beauty of the orchid with meticulous detail, showcasing the artistry and precision typical of botanical illustrations from this period.

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

  • CONDITION: Good condition.

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