"Victoria Regia" is the scientific name of a giant water lily discovered in the Amazon basin by a 19th century British botanist and explorer, and is also the title of a series of botanical illustrations by Walter Hood Fitch that depict the plant. These illustrations are highly regarded not only for their scientific merit but also as works of art, due to their detailed depiction and vivid colors .

Victoria Regia Overview

• Discovery: 1837, in the Amazon basin by British botanist Robert Schomburg
• Characteristics: Huge leaves up to 3 meters in diameter and flowers that bloom at night and have a strong fragrance
• Scientific name: Victoria amazonica (formerly Victoria regia )
• Botanical Illustrations: A series of botanical illustrations by Walter Hood Fitch

About the botanical painting "Victoria Regia"

• Year of production: 1852
• Artist: Walter Hood Fitch
• Technique: lithography, hand coloring
• Characteristics: Large leaves and flowers depicted in detail and vividly, combining scientific accuracy with artistic merit

The significance and influence of Fitch's botanical illustrations

Fitch's "Victoria Regia" is highly regarded not only for its academic merit but also as a work of art: his detailed depiction and vivid colors fully convey the beauty and mystique of this giant water lily.

This botanical illustration caused great amazement and excitement among people at the time, and the fact that it was dedicated to Queen Victoria shows how influential it was. It also influenced not only botanical research, but also various other fields such as horticulture and art .

Even today, Fitch's Victoria Regia continues to be loved by many people as an iconic work that conveys the wonder and beauty of nature .