Penstemon digitalis 1905

"Penstemon digitalis" is a 1905 botanical illustration by American artist Edwin Hale Lincoln (1848-1938). The artwork, executed in black and white, depicts a close-up study of the Penstemon digitalis flower, a species of flowering plant in the plantain family. Lincoln's precise detail and meticulous rendering of the flower's delicate structure showcase the beauty and intricate details of the natural world. This artwork, with its focus on scientific accuracy and artistic expression, exemplifies the genre of botanical illustration.