Magnolia Stellata
by Eva Lechner
Title
Magnolia Stellata
Artist
Eva Lechner
Medium
Mixed Media - Mixed Media/macro Photography/painting
Description
Magnolia stellata, sometimes called the star magnolia, is a slow-growing shrub or small tree native to Japan. It bears large, showy white or pink flowers in early spring, before its leaves open. This species is closely related to the Kobushi magnolia (Magnolia kobus), and is treated by many botanists as a variety or even a cultivar of that.
There seem to be as many symbol interpretations about magnolias as there are people who love magnolias:
In Victorian times, sending flowers was a discreet way of lovers sending messages to each other. Magnolias symbolized dignity and nobility.
In ancient China, magnolias were thought to be the perfect symbols of womanly beauty and gentleness.
In the American South, white magnolias are commonly seen in bridal bouquets because the flowers are thought to reflect and emphasize the bride’s purity and nobility.
Copyright 2019 Eva Lechner
SOLD a Shower Curtain to a buyer from Holland, PA - United States.
SOLD as a greeting card to a buyer from Independence,KS.Many thanks! 08/19/2019
Contest Winner:1st place in the Contest Magnolias-August 2019
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August 13th, 2019
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Comments (20)
Marilyn McNish
Congratulations on your sale and to be featured in the 1000 group ! Love this image and it’s unique composition!
Jeff Iverson
Congratulations your wonderful work is now featured on Aether Art! Please add your work to our Discussion archive for features.
Jenny Revitz Soper
Eva, I am so excited that this beauty won the Magnolia contest! It will look beautiful in the Magnolia Room at the Magnolia Blossom Inn in Independence Kansas! l/f