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Pink vygie or ice plant, Lampranthus blandus
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Pink vygie or ice plant, Lampranthus blandus
Pink vygie or ice plant, Lampranthus blandus (Mesembryanthemum blandum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821
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Cabinet Conrad Cooke Loddiges Mesembryanthemum Miller Vygie
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Pink Vygie or Ice Plant, Lampranthus blandus (Mesembryanthemum blandum). The intricate details of the plant's delicate pink flowers and succulent leaves are brilliantly captured in this work of art, produced by the skilled hand of George Cooke for Conrad Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet in Hackney, London, in 1821. Lampranthus blandus, also known as Mesembryanthemum blandum, is a small succulent plant native to South Africa. Its common names, "pink vygie" and "ice plant," derive from its rosy-hued flowers and its ability to thrive in cold temperatures, making it a popular ornamental plant in cooler climates. The botanical illustration was created during the golden age of botanical art, a time when the study and documentation of the natural world were of great importance. The meticulous process of hand-coloring each print ensured that the finest details of each specimen were accurately represented, making these illustrations invaluable resources for botanical research and conservation efforts. George Cooke was a renowned botanical artist and engraver, known for his precise and detailed work. He collaborated with Conrad Loddiges, a prominent horticulturist and botanist, to produce a wide range of botanical illustrations for the Botanical Cabinet. This partnership resulted in some of the most beautiful and accurate botanical records of the time, which continue to captivate and inspire us today.
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