Published in 1737 as part of A Curious Herbal, Elizabeth Blackwell’s illustration of the white lily (Lilium album) reflects the refined balance of scientific observation and visual elegance that defines eighteenth-century botanical art. Intended as a reference for medicinal study, the plate presents the plant with clarity and compositional restraint.
The tall stem rises gracefully, supporting broad leaves and luminous white blossoms rendered with careful attention to structure. Blackwell isolates the flower against a neutral background, allowing each element – petals, stamens, and bulb – to be studied in detail. The subtle shading and delicate coloration emphasize both the botanical accuracy and the natural beauty of the specimen.
As part of one of the most important early modern herbals, this print embodies the Enlightenment pursuit of knowledge through careful documentation of the natural world. The white lily remains a timeless example of botanical illustration, combining instructional purpose with quiet decorative refinement.
🖨️ Print features:
– Sustainable canvas stretched on radial pine frame
– Unique canvas coating for top-notch image quality
– Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
– Safe latex inks for non-toxic printing
– Back hanging included
– Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
– Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8″ (3.2mm)
– Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
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