Gesneria bulbosa Plate 1864

Gesneria bulbosa, rendered in the distinctive style of Curtis's Botanical Magazine, captures this striking tropical specimen in meticulous copperplate detail. Large, deeply serrated leaves with pronounced texture form the foundation, while dense clusters of tubular flowers in soft pink-rose tones crown the stem, each bloom accented with a luminous yellow throat. The engraving exemplifies the refined botanical illustration tradition of the 1810s, combining scientific precision with elegant editorial presentation. A museum-quality addition for collectors of vintage botanical art and period horticultural documentation.

Dimension: W10.5" x H13.5"

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