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The Botanical Magazine or Flower Garden Displayed: White Cape - Coast Lily

Sydenham Edwards

Cleveland Museum of Art

A botanical illustration of a White Cape - Coast Lily. The image features a cluster of white flowers with six petals each and yellow stamens. The flowers are arranged around a central stem, some fully bloomed and others still budding. Dark green leaves with lighter green stripes are positioned behind and below the flowers. The background of the illustration is a light beige color with some darker spots and marks. The image is likely hand-drawn and colored with pencil and watercolor. The overall composition is dense, with the flowers and leaves filling most of the frame. The illustration is detailed, with visible lines and shading on the petals and leaves. The style is formal and realistic, suggesting a scientific or educational purpose.

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750 × 607 px
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