Black Tulip II
by Andrea Lazar
Title
Black Tulip II
Artist
Andrea Lazar
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photograph
Description
While I can create a version of a black tulip from a photo of a yellow variegated variety, there is no such thing as a black tulip.
The black tulip has eluded plant breeders and hybridizers for centuries. For a time in the 16th century, the craze for creating ever more beautiful and rare tulips grew to epic proportions. The black tulip was the most elusive of all and became the symbol for a quest for what is truly unique. The closest to date is a very deep purple which is very dramatic, but still not black.
But I can certainly understand why nature has resisted adding a black version to its line-up of the myriad of remarkable tulip colors a true black tulip would definitely be at a disadvantage for vying for the attention of the pollinators who are vital to its existence.
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September 16th, 2014
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Comments (13)
Andrea Lazar
Roselynne, thank you very much for the feature in the group Graphic Wall Art Photographers Only.
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
This fine art piece would love gorgeous on a canvas Andrea! We added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Andrea Lazar replied:
Thank you both very much for your comment and your support! I really appreciate it!