Lonicera caprifolium, honeysuckle
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Lonicera caprifolium, honeysuckle
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33
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Asterid Caprifoliaceae Choix Des Plus Belles Fleurs Climber Dipsacales Eudicot Flora Honeysuckle Lonicera Pierre Joseph Redouté Redoute The Most Beautiful Flowers Angiospermae Chevrefeuille Dicot Dicotyledon Lonicera Caprifolium Magnoliophyta
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite painting is a stunning representation of Lonicera caprifolium, commonly known as honeysuckle, created by the renowned Belgian botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840). The artwork is part of Redoute's publication "Choix des plus belles fleurs" (The Most Beautiful Flowers), published between 1827 and 1833. Honeysuckle is a beautiful, long-stemmed climber belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family, which is part of the larger order Dipsacales. It is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. Honeysuckle is a dicot, meaning it has two seed leaves or cotyledons, and is classified as an eudicot, a subgroup of dicots with certain characteristics. The honeysuckle depicted in this painting is covered in delicate pink flowers, each with five petals and a distinctive long, tubular shape. The plant's leaves are shown in various stages of growth, adding to the overall beauty and detail of the artwork. The intricate veining and texture of the leaves are expertly captured, as is the delicate interplay of light and shadow. Redoute's masterful use of color and shading brings the honeysuckle to life, making it a true work of art. The painting is a testament to Redoute's exceptional talent as a botanical illustrator and his dedication to accurately and beautifully depicting the natural world. This honeysuckle painting is not only a beautiful work of art but also an important contribution to the scientific record of the natural world.
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