

Graceful composition of bay laurel with fruits, blossoms, and internal flower structure.
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Elegant hand-colored engraving of Laurus nobilis, or bay laurel, with rich blue-purple fruits and floral parts. Drawn by Turpin and part of the Florentine edition of the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali.
Details:
Plate title: Alloro comune
Scientific name: Laurus nobilis
Sheet size: approx. 22 × 14 cm
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Excellent condition
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