Gene Jarvis: Foxglove Orchid

Artist: Gene Jarvis
1921 - 1990
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1983
Image Size: 10 by 9 inches
Overall Size: 13.25 by 12.25 inches
Medium: Pen & Ink on Hot Press Illustration Board

The Orchid family is the second largest in the entire vegetable kingdom. It has species growing in the high mountains of the Andes, in semi-desert areas and at sea level. Like the Orchid's geographic range, the blossoms' appearances are widely varied. For example, some Orchids are no larger than a man's thumb and other are large showy flowers. The Orchid blooms in a variety of colors. In fact, it is common to find Orchids in mauve, purple, white, green, brown, yellow, cream, pink, and red colors. However, despite this wide range of coloration, there are no truly black Orchids. Oe of the loveliest of all Orchids is the Foxglove Orchid. The showy flowers vary greatly in size and color, but are often large, beautiful blossoms. These blossoms range in color from a pale pink shade to an exquisite purple. In the woodlands ... or in the grasslands ... this delightful flower can be found growing profusely. Often, six of the bright Foxglove Orchid blossoms will appear on the same plant stalk. Together they form a breathtaking bouquet.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Zambia 12n Foxglove Orchid stamp issued May 26, 1983.

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