Primula auricula (Primroses) 1827
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This hand-colored lithograph, created in 1827 by an anonymous artist, showcases the beauty of the "Primula auricula," or primrose. The artwork features a detailed and vibrant depiction of three clusters of primroses, each with unique colors and markings. The delicate petals, vibrant green leaves, and a single butterfly add a touch of whimsy and grace. This piece is an example of the popular botanical illustration genre, where artistry met scientific observation to capture the essence of nature. The image is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
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Botanical illustrators working in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries devoted themselves to the medicinal qualities of plants and sought to render plant structure and function as precisely as they could. Later, European explorers brought specimens back from exotic locales, and artists carefully reproduced them for an audience fascinated by new discoveries. By the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, artists had shifted their emphasis from scientific illustration to the innate beauty of the plant or flower. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is fortunate to possess an impressive collection of more than 2,000 botanical prints and drawings.
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