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Silver berry or oleaster, Elaeagnus angustifolia
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Silver berry or oleaster, Elaeagnus angustifolia
Silver berry or oleaster, olivier de Boheme, Elaeagnus angustifolia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Schmelz, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Angustifolia Antoine Berry Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Francois Jussieu Laurent Loosestrife Naturali Pierre Scienze Stipple Turpin Vegetable Wand Giardini Lythrum Salicaria
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the European Silver Berry, or Oleaster, Elaeagnus angustifolia. The illustration is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The engraving was produced by the skilled hands of Schmelz, with direction from the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840). The Silver Berry, also known as Olivier de Bohème, is a shrub or small tree native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa. Its silvery-gray leaves and small, edible, olive-like berries make it a distinctive and attractive addition to gardens. The plant is often found near water and is sometimes referred to as the "wand of loosestrife," due to its association with the common water plant Lythrum virgatum. The intricate detail of the engraving showcases the Silver Berry's delicate flowers, which bloom in clusters and are typically white or pink. The plant is also shown with affinity to the Salicaria family, further highlighting its botanical classification. Turpin is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century, and his work continues to be admired for its accuracy and beauty. This engraving, with its vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail, is a testament to his skill and dedication to capturing the natural world in all its splendor.
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