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Recently Purchased: “Vintage Blue Passion-flower Print, 1799-1807” Zipper Pouch and More

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Capture the intricate beauty of the natural world with this exquisite botanical illustration, “The Blue Passion Flower.” Originally published in 1800 by Dr. Thornton, this vintage print features a lush, climbing vine of passion flowers in various stages of bloom.

The artwork highlights the unique, complex anatomy of the blossoms—star-shaped white petals surrounding a dramatic, fringed corona of deep blue and purple. Set against a moody, dark background with detailed green foliage and delicate curling tendrils, this piece brings a touch of classic Enlightenment-era science and timeless elegance to any product. It is a perfect choice for lovers of vintage art, botany enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the intersection of science and fine art.

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New Design: Vintage Aquilegia Canadensis Botanical Print (1878) Prints and Products

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Explore Hundreds of Exquisite Botanical Collages Created by an 18th-Century Septuagenarian Artist via Colossal [Shared]

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Explore Hundreds of Exquisite Botanical Collages Created by an 18th-Century Septuagenarian Artist via Colossal

The image depicts a botanical illustration of a flowering plant with a dark background. The plant is identified as Panaverium Marilinum, commonly known as the Sea Daffodil. The illustration features a cluster of white, elongated petals with a delicate, curving structure, resembling a spiders web. The petals are arranged in a spiral pattern, with some extending outward and others curling inward. The stamens, visible at the tips of the petals, are yellow with pinkish-red anthers. The plant has broad, green leaves with a slightly glossy texture, positioned at the base of the flower. The illustration is detailed, with shading and highlights that give depth to the petals and leaves. The name of the plant is written in cursive script at the bottom right corner, with the scientific name above it. The overall composition is centered, with the plant occupying the majority of the space, creating a striking visual impact against the black background.</p></p> <p><p>Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Ovis2-8B

At age 72, Mary Delany (1700-1788) devoted herself to her art practice, taking up a form of decoupage to create an exquisite collection of botanical collages from dyed and cut paper. She interpreted many of the delicate specimens she encountered in Buckinghamshire while staying with her friend, the Duchess of Portland, through layered pieces on black backdrops. From the wispy clover-like leaves of an oxalis plant to the wildly splayed petals of the daffodil, the realistic works are both stunning for their beauty and faithfulness to the original lifeforms.

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Flowering Now: Acanthus visa TikTok [Video]

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Flowering Now: Acanthus [Photography]

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Camellia Buds in the neighborhood [Photography]

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Arborvitae in the neighborhood [Photography]

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Azalea Mural, Larimer Street, Denver, Colorado [Photography]

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15 Garden Plants That Will Survive Summers That Are Getting Hotter And Hotter via House Digest [Shared]

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15 Garden Plants That Will Survive Summers That Are Getting Hotter And Hotter via Houe Digest [Shared]

Is it just us, or does it seem to be getting hotter and hotter out there? Our yards desperately need heat-tolerant beauties to brighten our spirits and help us get through yet another hot day toiling in the garden. The good news is that there are many flowering garden plants that adore six or more hours of direct sun exposure every day, and they can even stand up to oppressive mid-summer temperatures without wilting or giving up, per Proven Winners.

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Locust Leaves Faux Cyanotype [Photography]

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Some leaves from our locust tree in the back garden. I have digitally turned this photograph into a faux cyanotype. I have made true cyanotypes in the past, but have been trying out various methods of applying them to existing photos. – Douglas

Locust Faux Cyanotype

Here are the steps I used in a current version of Photoshop (but you can probably duplicate them using your own favorite tools:

Create a Cyanotype look in Photoshop

  • Open subject file (leaves, etc.)
  • Switch to Greyscale
  • Remove background
  • Invert Image
  • Convert to Color
  • Create background layer
  • Fill with cyanotype color
  • Set subject layer to Hard Light (to take on the color of the background
  • Filter, Add Noise… to give some grain to the background or use texture file.

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