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A Selection of Hexandrian Plants, belonging to the natural order of Amaryllidae and Liliacae: Tiger Lily

Robert Havell

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image features a black vase with an ornate design. The vase has a wide mouth and a narrow base with a square shape. It has two handles on either side with a floral pattern and a blank white oval on the front with illegible text. The vase has a pedestal base. The vase contains a plant with green leaves and several orange flowers. The flowers have black spots and several stamens. Several yellow, unopened flower buds are on the plant. There are six butterflies around the vase. The butterflies are various colors, including brown, blue, and orange. The background of the image is a solid beige color. The bottom of the image has small, illegible text on either side and centered text that reads "LILIUM TIGRINUM".

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594 × 900 px
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