Botanical Illustrations from History

A collection of historic botanical illustrations featuring various plants and herbs, including detailed engravings and lithographs from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Eriodictyon crassifolium, issued between 1840 and 1864, published in Paris by Gide. The work focuses on scientific expeditions and botany
Eriodictyon crassifolium, issued between 1840 and 1864, published in Paris by Gide. The work focuses on scientific expeditions and botany
148 assets in this story
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Traité de paléontologie végétale, ou, La flore du monde primitif dans ses rapports avec les formations géologiques et la flore du monde actuel, Paris, J.B. Baillière et fils, 1869-1874, paleobotany, color collections, This collection showcases a variety of plant leaves, illustrating the unique shapes and textures characteristic of dicotyledonous species. Each leaf is meticulously detailed, highlighting the intricate venation patterns and forms, ranging from elongated to broad and heart-shaped. Accompanying the leaves are various flowers and seeds, providing a comprehensive view of the plant life within this category. The arrangement allows for easy comparison, emphasizing both the diversity and the fine details of each specimen. The scientific nomenclature accompanies each illustration, contributing to the educational value of the collection.
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Longimamma is a species of plant in the genus Mammillaria in the cactus family (Mammillaria), cactus, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known
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Icons fungorum circa Halifax sponte Nascentium, 1784-1792, early works, ecology, England, field guides, fungi, Halifax, identification, nomenclature, pictorial works, terminology, This illustration features two intricately detailed fungi, showcasing their distinct shapes and textures. The structures rise elegantly, with broad, wavy caps resembling delicate petals, while their bases are rounded and sturdy, suggesting a firm attachment to the ground. The warm, earthy tones highlight the natural beauty of these organisms, emphasizing their unique forms and the intricate patterns that adorn their surfaces. The overall composition is framed with a subtle border, lending an air of sophistication to the study of these remarkable specimens. The inscription at the top, 'Feb 47,' hints at the time of documentation, suggesting a historical context for this scientific observation.
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Historical illustration, Campanariae, Polyp, Campanulina, Opercularella lacerata, Plate 45 from Ernst Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur, Art Forms of Nature
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Historic illustration, tablet 25, title Sertulariae, marine cnidaria, name Diphasia, 2/ Diphasia pinaster, small stem, slightly enlarged, Ernst Haeckel, Kunstformen der Natur, "Artforms of Nature"
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Group from a female stick of Hydractinia echinata, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
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Clinanthus humilis (Humble coburg lily, Coburgia humilis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by William Herbert from Edwards' Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London, Ridgeway, 1842.
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Tree Identification Form - Fruits & Cones. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History
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Para or Peruvian rhatany, Krameria lappacea. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill's "Medical Botany: or Illustrations and descriptions of the medicinal plants of the London, Edinburgh, and Dublin pharmacopias," John Churchill, London, 1831.
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Icones of Japanese algae Tokyo, Kazamashobo 1907-1942 algae, botany, Japan, pictorial works, Woods Hole, Codium divaricatum, Kintaro Okamura, The illustration showcases a species of coral known as Codium divaricatum, highlighting its intricate branching structure. The main form is prominently displayed, featuring forked branches that extend outward, resembling delicate tree limbs. Accompanying this central depiction are several labeled figures that provide a detailed reference to the coral's various parts, each numbered for clarity. The overall layout emphasizes the complexity and unique morphology of this marine organism, serving as a scientific reference for the study of marine biology and coral classifications.
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This light print by Martin Gerlach sen., 1902-1904, shows natural specimens, highlighting structural and morphological characteristics in the natural kingdom.
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Fennel-leaved pondweed (Potamogeton pectinatus) with an associated beetle and its anatomical segments. Coloured etching, c. 1831.
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Microscopic view of an insect ca. 1853 Alois Auer Austrian. Microscopic view of an insect. Alois Auer (Austrian, Wels 1813-1869 Vienna). ca. 1853. Albumen silver print. Photographs
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Small cow-wheat, Melampyrum sylvaticum. Handcoloured botanical drawn and engraved by Pierre Bulliard from his own "Flora Parisiensis," 1776, Paris, P. F. Didot. Pierre Bulliard (1752-1793) was a famous French botanist who pioneered the three-colour-plate printing technique. His introduction to the flowers of Paris included 640 plants.
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Small cow-wheat, Melampyrum sylvaticum. Handcoloured botanical drawn and engraved by Pierre Bulliard from his own "Flora Parisiensis," 1776, Paris, P. F. Didot. Pierre Bulliard (1752-1793) was a famous French botanist who pioneered the three-colour-plate printing technique. His introduction to the flowers of Paris included 640 plants.
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LIBRO CYPERACEAS-LAMINA 54. Author: CELESTINO MUTIS (1732-1808). Location: JARDIN BOTANICO-DIBUJOS. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Nerine undulata: entire flowering plant. Coloured engraving after F. von Scheidl, 1776.
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Plant study; Prime forms of art. Facher enlargement. Afkomsig uit losbladige Uitgave.
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Fruit of the cacao tree and a Guatemalan almond tree. Drawing by Thomas Malie, 1730.
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Nova genera et species plantarum, Antverpiae, Ex officina Christophori Plantini, 1576, botany, classification, pictorial works, plants, scientific expeditions, South America, The illustration features a detailed botanical study of a plant, showcasing its elongated flowering spikes and distinctive leaves. Accompanying the main plant depiction are various smaller sketches that highlight different parts of the plant including leaves, flowers, and possibly seeds or root structures. The overall layout conveys a sense of scientific inquiry, with labels and corresponding illustrations providing insights into the plant's anatomy and morphology. The background exhibits subtle spots, suggesting age and use, while the careful line work emphasizes the intricate details of the botanical subject.
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The bedegar of eglantier seen outside and inside below, the Cynips in its different states, vintage engraving. The bedegar of eglantier seen outside and inside below, the Cynips in its different states, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1867. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10678417
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Flora Brasiliensis, enumeratio plantarum in Brasilia hactenus detectarum. Monachii et Lipsiae Munich & Leipzig, R. Oldenbourg, 1840-1906. Brazil, Germany, engraving, botany, 1840, uncolored, botanists, pictorial works, graphic media, The illustration depicts various stages and parts of the Bulbophyllum plant species, showcasing detailed botanical drawings. It includes labeled diagrams of the plant's components, such as its leaves, flowers, and bulbs. The arrangement highlights the diversity within the Bulbophyllum genus, emphasizing specific characteristics like leaf shape and flower structure. The numbered sections provide a clear reference to each part, aiding in botanical identification and study. The overall presentation serves as an educational resource for understanding this unique family of orchids.
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Drawings of Tree Parts - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History
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Aciphylla - Nelson specimen black-and-white negatives
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Plant Study, 1928 photograph Fach enlargement. Afkomstig uit losblady uitgave. Berlin paper. ink plants (in general)
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Traité de paléontologie végétale, ou, La flore du monde primitif dans ses rapports avec les formations géologiques et la flore du monde actuel, Paris, J.B. Baillière et fils, 1869-1874. Paleobotany, color collections, A collection of botanical illustrations depicting various types of leaves and seeds. Each specimen is meticulously labeled with numbers corresponding to specific species, highlighting the diversity in shape, size, and texture. The arrangement showcases both simple and compound leaves, illustrating unique vein patterns and margins. Seed illustrations complement the leaf specimens, providing a comprehensive overview of the plant's reproductive structures. A title indicates that these illustrations belong to the dicotyledon group, emphasizing their classification in botanical taxonomy.
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Illustration, herbs, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon encyclopaedia, 1889
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Bamffian or Long-Clawed Lobster, Hand-Colored Engraving by Shaw and Nodder from the Book, "The Naturalist's Miscellany", 1799
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Moroea Vaginata, Morée à longue Gaine.
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Venus fan coral, Gorgonia flabellum (Keratophyton flabelliforme) 1, and reticulated red coral, Corallium reticulatum 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Christian Nicolaus Kleemann from Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771. Specimens from Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities of Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew or P.L. Muller.
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Fossil Fish - Jurassic (Leptolepides sprattiformis). Germany - With Manganese dendrites.
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Various views of female and male legs or parts thereof, mainly of lower legs Some legs are naked The print is from a series of probably twelve study examples for young artists, Studies of human lower legs Studies of human figures or body parts Principe de dessein , print maker: Leonard Schenk, publisher: Leonard Schenk, Amsterdam, 1710 - 1767, paper, etching, h 95 mm × w 189 mm
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Collodium photograph by Frana Jesenko showing stems of Triticum dioccoides, Secale montanum, and F1 hybrid generation, highlighting plant morphology and structure.
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Nephrodium decompositum, Orakei. From the album: New Zealand ferns,148 varieties cyanotypes
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Fossil of a crinoid. William Hart (British, active Birmingham, England 1860s)
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Illustration of fennel bulb
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An engraving depicting Vines grown in impoverished soil (left). Vines grown in soil containing fertilizer and trace elements. 1891
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Nitophyllum laceratum ß uncinatum. Photographs, Photograms. 1850-12. Spencer Collection. Plants in art, Algae , Great Britain, Photography
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A Cicada Turret built against a board fence, at the base of which the burrow opens
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Historical illustration from the 19th Century, depiction of various sorts of grain
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A fine engraving of a banana plant, showing 1)The full tree 2)A ripe bunch of the fruit 3)One 'figg to the full proportion' 4)Young shoots growing from the base Date: 18th century
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Ahenosmia, circa 1910, by Fred Brockett.
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Cadel Aranacu, copperplate engraving by Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Draakenstein, from the botanical work Hortus Malabaricus, 1678
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Metrosideros Specimen, circa 1910, by Fred Brockett.
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Medialab added this work to Course Experimental Photography, Eduard Isaac Asser, 1855.
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Destruction of strawberry fruits by gray skins (Botrytis Cinerea, Syn.: Botryotinia Fuckeliana)
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A, Voyage, to, the, Islands, Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S, Christophers, and, Jamaica, London, Printed, by, B.M, for the, author 1707-1725, England, Plants, Natural, History, Jamaica, Botany, Engravings, 1707, Description, and, Travel, The illustration showcases a detailed depiction of a fern species, specifically highlighting its elongated fronds with numerous pinnae arranged in a symmetrical pattern. Each segment of the leaves is carefully rendered, displaying fine textures and a clear outline, emphasizing the natural intricacies of the plant. The title and classification, 'Lonchitis dilutissima, pinnulis.' are presented above the illustration, providing botanical nomenclature along with descriptive details. This artwork illustrates the elegance and complexity of fern anatomy, making it a valuable representation for botanical studies.
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Illustrations of Solar Prominences