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Choix des plus belles fleurs...plus beaux fruits: Figue Violette

Henry Joseph Redouté

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a botanical illustration of a plant with two figs and leaves. The plant has a light brown stem with two green leaves branching out from it. The leaves are a medium green color with pointed tips and wavy edges. Two figs are attached to the stem, one fully intact and the other partially cut open, revealing its interior. The intact fig is light brown with a slight purple tint, while the cut fig has a similar coloration with a darker purple interior. The background of the image is a light beige color with darker spots scattered throughout. The text "Figue violette" and "Ficus carica" is written in cursive at the bottom of the image. The overall style of the illustration is detailed and realistic, suggesting that it may be from a scientific or educational publication.

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694 × 893 px
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