Bishop's hat (Epimedium violaceum).

• Price: $75.00
  

  SKU: 85328

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• ARTIST: S. Holden

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

• MEDIUM: Lithograph, original hand-coloring,

  DATE: 1838

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 8 x 5 3/4" (21 x 24.4 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: This hand-colored lithograph of Bishop's Hat (Epimedium violaceum) was drawn and rendered on stone by S. Holden. First published in "Paxton's Magazine of Botany," the artwork highlights the delicate beauty of Bishop's Hat with the meticulous detail typical of botanical illustrations from this period. Native to China, Epimedium violaceum is known for its delicate, violet-tinged flowers and heart-shaped leaves, which are often flushed with a reddish hue. Thriving in shaded, well-drained soils, it typically blooms in the spring. As a member of the Berberidaceae family, Epimedium violaceum is a popular choice for woodland gardens and shady borders, valued for its unique foliage and graceful flowers.

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

• CONDITION: Good condition.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Natural History - Botanicals , Other Flowers