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Great white trillium, Trillium grandiflorum
Great white trillium, Trillium grandiflorum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828
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This stunning hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts the Great White Trillium, Trillium grandiflorum, a beautiful wildflower native to eastern North America. The intricately detailed illustration was created by renowned botanical artist George Cooke for Conrad Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet in Hackney, London, in 1828. The Great White Trillium is a perennial herb that blooms in the spring, with large, pure white flowers that can reach up to 15 centimeters in diameter. The trillium's unique three-petaled blossom is framed by a pair of broad, green leaves, each with a distinctive white margin. The plant's delicate beauty and rarity made it a prized subject for botanical illustrators of the time. Cooke's masterful technique is evident in the fine lines and precise shading used to capture the intricacies of the trillium's form. The hand-coloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing out the subtle variations in hue and texture of the flower and its leaves. Botanical illustrations like this one were an essential tool for botanists and plant collectors in the 19th century, helping to document and catalog new discoveries in the natural world. The meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill required to create such illustrations ensured that they were not only scientifically accurate but also visually stunning works of art. Today, the Great White Trillium remains a beloved symbol of spring in North America, and this beautiful engraving serves as a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world and the artistry of those who sought to capture its beauty.
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