Reichenbachia: Orchids Illustrated and Described

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Reichenbachia : Orchids Illustrated and Described

Reichenbachia: An Illustrated and Described Guide to Orchids is a lavish botanical guide to orchids published in the late 19th century . Named in honor of German botanist Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach, it was published by British horticulturist Henry Frederick Conrad Sander (1847-1920). Featuring life-size paintings of orchids by several artists, including Henry G. Moon, the book's detailed depictions and vibrant colors will appeal to botany buffs, horticulturists, and art lovers alike .

Overview

• Publisher: Henry F. C. Sander
• Illustrator: Henry G. Moon and others (Henry G. Moon and others)
• Publication date: 1888-1894
• Genre: Botanical encyclopedia, gardening
• Contents: Detailed explanations and illustrations of orchid varieties, morphology, ecology, cultivation methods, etc.

Characteristics and influences of the work

"Reichenbachia: An Illustrated and Described Guide to Orchids" is a groundbreaking botanical guide that uses woodblock printing, the latest technology at the time, to reproduce paintings of orchids in life-size. The artists have faithfully depicted the delicate beauty and characteristics of a wide variety of orchids, including cattleyas, dendrobiums, cymbidiums, and vandas.

This book was not only a valuable source of information for orchid enthusiasts and gardeners, but its beautiful illustrations were also highly praised by art lovers. It also contributed to the breeding and popularization of orchids, and played a leading role in the "orchid boom" of the late 19th century.

"Reichenbachia: An Illustrated and Described Orchid" is a masterpiece of botanical illustration , combining scientific accuracy with artistic beauty, and is also important as a fusion of science and art .