Historical Botanical Illustrations

Antique botanical prints depicting various plants, combining detailed engravings with rich colors from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Description des plantes nouvelles et peu connues, A Paris, De l'imprimerie de Crapelet, an 8, i.e. 1799 or 1800. Botany, Pictorial works, This depiction features a detailed botanical illustration of the Mimosa botycephala plant. The intricate arrangement showcases the plant's delicate leaf structure and spherical flower clusters. Below the main illustration, smaller sketches provide additional views of the plant's distinctive features, including the leaflets and flower buds. Each element is meticulously drawn, emphasizing the elegance and complexity of the Mimosa species. The label at the bottom designates the scientific name, contributing to the educational nature of this representation.

Common hop, Humulus lupulus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Charles Mathews from William Baxter's "British Phaenogamous Botany," Oxford, 1839. Scotsman William Baxter (1788-1871) was the curator of the Oxford Botanic Garden from 1813 to 1854.

Flower Boughs, from 'Divers Bouquets d'Aprés Nature', Jean-Baptiste Pillement, French, 1728-1808, Etching on paper, France, 1728-1808, Print, Print

Creeping cinquefoil, Potentilla reptans. 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.

Rock hutchinsia, Hutchinsia petraea. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Charles Mathews from William Baxter's "British Phaenogamous Botany" 1835. Scotsman William Baxter (1788-1871) was the curator of the Oxford Botanic Garden from 1813 to 1854.

Coltsfoot, Tussilago farfara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Johannes Zorn's "Icones plantarum medicinalium," Germany, 1796. Zorn (1739-99) was a German pharmacist and botanist who travelled all over Europe searching for medicinal plants.

Golden shower tree, Cassia fistula, with flowers and seed pod. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton, Poiret et Chamberet's "La Flore Medicale," Paris, Panckoucke, 1830. Turpin (1775~1840) was one of the three giants of French botanical art of the era alongside Pierre Joseph Redoute and Pancrace Bessa.

Print, Flower Boughs, from "Divers Bouquets d'Aprés Nature"; Designed by Jean-Baptiste Pillement (French, 1728-1808); France; etching on paper

Description des plantes nouvelles et peu connues, A Paris, De l'imprimerie de Crapelet, an 8, i.e. 1799 or 1800. Botany, Pictorial works, This depiction features a detailed botanical illustration of the Mimosa botycephala plant. The intricate arrangement showcases the plant's delicate leaf structure and spherical flower clusters. Below the main illustration, smaller sketches provide additional views of the plant's distinctive features, including the leaflets and flower buds. Each element is meticulously drawn, emphasizing the elegance and complexity of the Mimosa species. The label at the bottom designates the scientific name, contributing to the educational nature of this representation.

Maidenhair fern, Adiantum capillus-veneris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876.

Smooth sow-thistle. Sonchus laevis.. Blackwell, Elizabeth, 1700-1758. Prints, Botanical illustrations. 1739. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Plants, Herbs

Le vrai Jasmin d'Arabie. Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz' Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, qui se cultivent tant dans les jardins de la chine, que dans ceux de l'Europe, Paris, 1776.

Duizendchoon and other flowers; Florilegium. Sheet 10 of 21 numbered sheets with title sheet from a series of 24.

Forbs and Wildflowers - L. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Peony flowers. Study of peoniesy flowers. Right under A.3. numbered.

LAMINA - ESPELETIA. Author: CELESTINO MUTIS (1732-1808). Location: JARDIN BOTANICO-DIBUJOS. MADRID. SPAIN.

Nicolas Cochin after Balthasar Moncornet, Flower Print no12, 1645 Flower Print no.12

Alpine currant or tasteless mountain currants, Ribes alpinum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany, 1800.

Hedge mustard, Sisymbrium officinale. 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.

Rest harrow. Miller, Joseph, 1668 or 1669-1748. Botanical illustrations, Prints. 1739. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Botany, Botany, Medical

English, botany, Coloured, figures, British, plants, London, R. Hardwicke, 1863-1886, Great Britain, pictorial, works, A botanical illustration showcasing the Ivy-leaved Lettuce, scientifically known as Lactuca muralis. The detailed depiction highlights the plant's slender stem, vibrant yellow flowers, and deeply lobed leaves. Below, the root structure is visible, anchoring the plant to the soil, while a single seed is illustrated, emphasizing its reproductive features. The artwork is annotated with the plant's name and an identification number, adding a scholarly touch to this representation of natural beauty.

Four flowers, including two violets; Novae Florum icones. Above left is a butterfly on a flower. From series of 12 sheets.

Phytographia Curiosa: Horminum Indicum Majus. Abraham Munting (Dutch, 1626-1683). Etching, hand colored with watercolor; overall: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.).

Lavender and apricot, Crispijn van de Passe (i) (attributed to), after Crispijn van de Passe (i), 1600 - 1604 print Lavendel (Lavandula angustifolia) and apricot (Prunus Armeniaca), numbered 108 and 109 paper engraving flowers: lavender. botany. fruits: apricot

Bouquet of jasmine and ridder track; Jasmin, Pied d'Alouette Double; Iie Cahier De Bouquets. The flowers are tied together with a ribbon. At the top right state the letter A.

Icones Plantarum Medicinalium Nurnberg auf Kosten der Raspischen Buchhandlung 1779-1790 Botany Medical Pictorial Works, A botanical illustration of Dracocaphalum Moldavicum, showcasing a detailed depiction of the plant's stem and leaves. The central stem is adorned with clusters of small, dark flowers that have an elongated shape. Surrounding foliage features finely serrated leaf edges, demonstrating a rich green hue. The illustration includes labeled parts of the plant, identifying specific features such as the flowers and leaf structures. This artwork highlights the intricate details and beauty of the species, contributing to the study of botany and plant identification.

Yellow waterlily or Mexican waterlily, Nymphaea mexicana. (As yellow American water-lilly, Nymphaea nelumbo flava) Southern United States and Mexico. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giuseppe Bianchi after Cesare Majoli from Giovanni Hill's Decade di alberi curiosi ed eleganti piante, Decade of Curious and Elegant Trees and Plants, Nella Stamperia Salomoni, Rome, 1786. It had first been published by John Hill in London in 1773.

Hollow root (Corydalis cava), Boonkens hollow root. / radix Cava rubro flore. / Racine Creuse. (title on object), Hollow root. Numbered top right: 79. Top right the Latin and Dutch name. Part of the first album with drawings of flowers and plants. Eighth of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanation in Dutch, Latin and French, flowers (CORYDALIS), Anselmus Boetius de Boodt, 1596 - 1610, paper, watercolor (paint), deck paint, chalk, ink, pen, h 238 mm × w 174 mm

Two plants, one possibly scabious (Scabiosa species). Etching.

White Spanish broom, Cytisus multiflorus (Spartium multiflorum incarnatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825.

Nova genera et species plantarum, Antverpiae, Ex officina Christophori Plantini, 1576, botany, classification, pictorial works, plants, scientific expeditions, South America, The illustration features the Lobostemon species, showcasing a delicate plant with slender, elongated leaves. The central stem supports clusters of tiny, star-like flowers that are intricately detailed, highlighting their unique structure. Flanking the main illustration are smaller depictions of the plant's parts, including blossoms and a stylized representation of its floral anatomy. The entire composition is enhanced by subtle markings that give it an aged appearance, adding character to this botanical study. The scientific name is elegantly inscribed, grounding the artwork in a natural history context.

Coffea arabica L. (Arabica Coffee): finished drawing of leafy shoot, with details of flowers, leaf, and fruits, Luigi Balugani, 1737-1770, Italian, ca. 1768, Pen and black ink, gray wash over graphite on meduim, slightly textured, cream laid paper, Sheet: 11 × 8 5/8 inches (27.9 × 21.9 cm), Contemporary drawn border: 7 3/4 × 6 1/16 inches (19.7 × 15.4 cm), and Image: 7 9/16 × 5 7/8 inches (19.2 × 14.9 cm)

Flora Graeca, sive, Plantarum rariorum historia, quas in provinciis aut insulis Graeciae, Londini, Typis Richardi Taylor et socii, in Vico Shoe-Lane, MDCCCVI-MDCCCXL 1806-1840. Greece, identification, Mediterranean region, pictorial works, plants, The illustration depicts a detailed botanical study of a flowering plant, characterized by its elongated branches and vibrant yellow flowers. The plant presents a bushy structure, with several clusters of delicate blossoms atop slender stems. Below the flowers, smaller detailed drawings of seeds and seed pods are included, showcasing the reproductive aspects of the plant. The name 'Cistus Alpitensis' is elegantly inscribed at the bottom, indicating the species of this botanical specimen. The overall composition exemplifies the intricate beauty of nature, combining scientific accuracy with artistic representation.

Geranium spinosum. Draughtsman: Robert Jacob Gordon. Dating: Oct-1777 - Mar-1786. Measurements: h 660 mm × w 480 mm; h 272 mm × w 182 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by Isaac Russell from William Baxter's "British Phaenogamous Botany" 1834. Scotsman William Baxter (1788-1871) was the curator of the Oxford Botanic Garden from 1813 to 1854.

Sprig of the coffee tree, Coffea arabica, with drupes D, coffee beans F and leaves B,C. Copperplate engraving after an original illustration by Captain John Gabriel Stedman from his Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, J. Johnson, London, 1813.

Green asparagus and potato. Chromolithograph from "The Instructive Picturebook, or Lessons from the Vegetable World," Charlotte Mary Yonge, Edinburgh, 1858.

Wolf's-foot clubmoss, Lycopodium clavatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Johannes Zorn's "Icones plantarum medicinalium," Germany, 1796. Zorn (1739-99) was a German pharmacist and botanist who travelled all over Europe searching for medicinal plants.

Flore pittoresque et medicale des Antilles, ou, Histoire naturelle des plantes usuelles des colonies francaises, anglaises, espagnoles, et portugaises, Paris, Ches l'Editeur, 1833, botany, medicinal plants, pictorial works, West Indies, The illustration features a vividly detailed depiction of a pomegranate, showcasing its vibrant inner seeds nestled within the split, textured exterior. Accompanying the fruit is an elegant flowering branch, exhibiting delicate pink blossoms with green foliage. Below, a scientific illustration of the pomegranate's cross-section reveals its anatomical structure, providing a clear view of the seeds encased in the juicy pulp. The title 'GRENADIER SAUVAGE' is inscribed at the bottom, hinting at the wild variety of the fruit being represented. This artwork beautifully combines botanical science with artistic representation, highlighting the intricate relationships within nature.

Lycopus Europaeus; Water Horehound

An anemone (Anemone species) and lily (Lilium species): flowering stems with butterfly. Etching by N. Robert, c. 1660, after himself.

Sonchus asper; Rough Sow-thistle, form with pinnatifid leaves

Print, Pl. 3 of 4eme cahier de groups de fleurs et attributs pastorales from Oeuvres contenant un recueil de trophées, attributs, cartouches, vases, fleurs, ornemens, et plusieurs dessins agréables pour broder des fauteuils; composés et dessinés par Ranson, et gravés par Berthaut et Voysard

Plumularia pluma

Compound flowers: daisy Bellis perennis, thistle Onopordum acanthium and dandelion Taraxacum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis's "Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth," 1805. Edwards (1768-1819) was the artist of thousands of botanical plates for Curtis' "Botanical Magazine" and his own "Botanical Register.".

Anemoon (Anemone), Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt, 1596 - 1610 drawing Pink anemone and the leaves of a (white) anemone. Numbered at the top right: 73. With the Latin and Dutch name. Part of the first album with drawings of flowers and plants. Eighth of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, made on behalf of Emperor Rudolf II. With explanation in Dutch, Latin and French. draughtsman: Praagdraughtsman: Delft paper. watercolor (paint). deck paint. chalk. ink brush / pen flowers: anemone

Study of a Plant. Artist: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (German, Weimar 1712-1774 Dresden). Dimensions: 7 5/16 x 6 3/8 in. (18.5 x 16.2 cm). Date: 1712-74. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Carbonated warbler : Male, 1. Young, 2. Sylvia carbonata. Plant pyrus botryapium. Service tree. c.2 v.1 plate 60 , Birds, Trees, Berries, Sylvia Birds, Amelanchier. The Birds of America- From Original Drawings by John James Audubon

Watercolor and pencil flower study by an anonymous artist from the 19th century, showing botanical structure and floral details.

Flora Boreali-Americana, Paris, Strasbourg, Levrault Brothers, 1803, North America, Botany, The illustration features Elytraria virgata, showcasing its distinctive slender stems and elongated leaves. The plant exhibits delicate inflorescences that gracefully droop, suggesting a flowering phase. The detailed lines capture the intricate textures of the leaves and stems, emphasizing their natural forms. The layout reveals the plant's botanical characteristics, serving as a reference for identification and study. This depiction is part of a larger botanical catalog, highlighting the significance of flora in scientific exploration.

Several flowers, Violets and Daffodils, 1570 - Before 1618 print At the top left and bottom right violets and right daffodils. In the middle of an African. Page 21 of 21 numbered sheets with title page from a series of 24. paper engraving flowers

Unknown plant. Draughtsman: Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt. Draughtsman: Elias Verhulst. Dating: 1596 - 1610. Place: Praag. Measurements: h 210 mm × w 190 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Branch with stylized leaves and flowers, 1866 print At the top left: 1re partie, at the top right: A. N ° 21., bottom right: 95. Liège paper

Two roses and leaves, Anton Weiss, After Paul Theodor van Brussel, 1820 - 1833 print Up to the top right 4th Lev. Part of a cover with a total of seventy -seven lithographs of flowers and fruit. Amsterdam paper flowers

The Botanical Cabinet London, John & Arthur Arch, 1817-1833, A botanical illustration features a detailed depiction of a flowering plant, showcasing its delicate blossoms and textured leaves. The plant exhibits elongated stems adorned with clusters of tubular flowers, some featuring intricate patterns and subtle color variations. The lush green leaves are broad and veined, providing a striking contrast to the floral components. This illustration captures the essence of the plant's natural beauty, highlighting its intricate details and organic form.

Curtis's Botanical Magazine London, New York Botanical Illustration Botany Periodicals Pictorial Works Plants Ornamental Curtis, The illustration showcases a botanical study of a flowering plant featuring elongated stems adorned with delicate pink blossoms and layered green leaves. Several flower buds are visible along the stem, suggesting the plant's growth cycle. The leaves exhibit a textured surface and a distinct shape, indicative of the species' characteristics. The composition emphasizes both the floral and foliar elements, highlighting the intricate details of the plant's anatomy in a scientific context.

Boswikke and Yarrow, Crispijn van de Passe (I) (attributed to), after Crispijn van de Passe (i), 1600 - 1604 print Boswikke (Vicia sylvatica) and Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium), numbered 35 and 36. paper engraving flowers: wood vetch. flowers: yarrow. botany

Valeriana sylvestris, major folio lucido = Valeriana foliis omnibus pinnatis.. Bonelli, Giorgio, 1724-1803/4. Prints. 1772 - 1793. Rare Book Division. Plants, Flowers, Medicinal plants, Botany , Italy , Rome, Botany, Medical , Italy , Rome

Netherlands, Weissenbruch, Isaac, Cactus, print, prints, height 165 mm, width 98 mm, Dutch, 1826-08-27 - 1912-11-13, print maker, printmaker, 1836 - 1912, paper, wood engraving

Print, Flower Bough, from "Recueil de Fleurs Chinois" ; Designed by Jean-Baptiste Pillement (French, 1728-1808); France; colored etching on paper

Atlas de poche des plantes des champs, des prairies et des bois Paris, 1894 Tree, Maple, Woodshole, Botany, Flowering Plant, Acer Platanoides, Norway Maple, Eudicots, Sapindaceae, Rosids, Sapindales, Pictorial Works, Acer Platanoides, Asia Plant, Europe Plant, North America Plant, The illustration features a detailed depiction of the leaves and flowers of the Acer platanoides, commonly known as the Norway maple. The leaf is characterized by its broad, palmate shape, displaying several lobes and a serrated edge. Adjacent to the leaf, the flowering elements can be seen, showcasing the small, greenish-yellow flowers arranged in clusters. The overall composition highlights the botanical intricacies of this species, labeled in French with its common name, 'Erable plane,' and additional information regarding its blooming and fruiting cycles, indicating that it flowers in April and May and bears fruit in September.

Dreer's garden calendar, Philadelphia, Pa, Henry A. Dreer, 1876, flowers, gardens, seeds, catalogs, garden stories, Linnaeus rhubarb, Conover's colossal asparagus, snowflake potato, This illustration features a detailed plant study showcasing various vegetables as part of a gardening resource. The top illustration highlights a cluster of elongated tubers, labeled as '1. Snow-Flake Potato,' set against foliage. Below it, the second illustration depicts leafy greens identified as '2. Lettuce Reineker,' characterized by their textured, curled leaves. To the right, another drawing presents a tightly bundled collection of spears labeled '3. Countess' Coarse Asparagus,' emphasizing the verdant color and unique shape of the spears. Each section is numbered for clarity, contributing to the educational nature of the garden calendar.

Autumn, catalogue, of, floricultural, stock, Buffalo, NY, Long, Brothers, flowers, buffalo, seeds, New York State, catalogs, begonia rex, nursery stock, nurseries, horticulture, Long Brothers, plants, ornamental, bulbs, plants, seed, industry, and, trade, cuphea, Platycentra, begonia weltoniensis, garden stories, in bloom, The illustration features a detailed botanical study showcasing three distinct plant specimens. At the top, two flowering plants are depicted: one labeled 'Cuphea platycentra' with delicate blossoms, and another labeled 'Begonia weltonii' showcasing its unique leaf structure. Below, a large, intricately textured leaf of 'Begonia R.E.K.' is presented, highlighting its elaborate venation and shape. Each component is carefully rendered to emphasize the botanical characteristics, aiding in identification and appreciation of these plant species.

Flora Graeca, sive, Plantarum rariorum historia, quas in provinciis aut insulis Graeciae, Londini, Typis Richardi Taylor et socii, in Vico Shoe-Lane, MDCCCVI-MDCCCXL 1806-1840. Greece, identification, Mediterranean region, pictorial works, plants, A botanical illustration featuring a detailed drawing of a plant, showcasing its intricate root system and delicate flowering structure. The plant, identified as *Anthemis nobilis*, commonly known as chamomile, displays long, slender stems that extend outward, each adorned with white petals surrounding a yellow center. The finely detailed leaves, rendered in shades of green, exhibit a feathery texture, enhancing the overall depiction of the plants natural elegance. Above, a small annotated section highlights specific features, contributing to the educational value of the illustration.

November 1730 H. Fletcher (ca.18th C. British) Lithograph

Yellow flowers, root, seeds and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus, Amomum arboreum Lour., (Yakuchishi). Colour-printed woodblock engraving by Kan'en Iwasaki from "Honzo Zufu," an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884. Iwasaki (1786-1842) was a Japanese botanist, entomologist and zoologist. He was one of the first Japanese botanists to incorporate western knowledge into his studies.

Huernia namaquensis Pillans, Huernia namaquensis Pillans. (Namaqua carrion-flower), draughtsman: Robert Jacob Gordon, Oct-1777 - Mar-1786, paper, pen, brush, h 660 mm × w 480 mm, h 325 mm × w 203 mm

Sketch sheet with lilies. .

Plant-forms ornamentally treated - cherry blossom , Cherry blossoms, Leaves, Decorations. Louis Prang & Company Collection

Wine Grape, Gillyflower, and Land Snail; Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish , Hungarian, 1542 - 1600), and Georg Bocskay (Hungarian, died 1575); Vienna, Austria; 1561 - 1562; illumination added 1591 - 1596; Watercolors, gold and silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 16.6 x 12.4 cm (6 9,16 x 4 7,8 in.)

Drawing, Study of a Tree on a Hillside; Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920); USA; brush and watercolor, pen and brown ink, graphite on paper; 19.1 × 11.5 cm (7 1/2 × 4 1/2 in.)

Flowers. unknown, graphic artist

Snake gourd, Trichosanthes cucumerina (Serpent cucumber or hairblossom, Trichosanthes colubrina). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1867-1868.

Nasturtium Silvestre, capsulis cristatis = Nasturzio Salvatico = Cresson. Wild watercress. Bonelli, Giorgio, 1724-1803/4. Prints. 1772 - 1793. Rare Book Division. Plants, Flowers, Medicinal plants, Botany , Italy , Rome, Botany, Medical , Italy , Rome

Yarrow (Achillea santolina): flowering plant with leaf and floral segments. Etching, c. 1718, after C. Aubriet.

European larch, Larix decidua. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887.

Journal of Botany, British and Foreign London, Robert Hardwicke, 1863-1942 Botany Great Britain Periodicals Plants, A detailed illustration showcasing various species of the Euphrasia genus, commonly known as eyebright. The depiction includes multiple botanical specimens, each labeled with their scientific names: Euphrasia nemorosa, Euphrasia stariensis, Euphrasia occidentalis, and Euphrasia kerneri. Each plant displays unique characteristics such as leaf shape and flower arrangement, providing an informative glimpse into the diversity within this group of flowering plants. The layout emphasizes the morphological differences, highlighting the intricate details of their structures for identification purposes within botanical studies.

Field book of western wild flowers, New York, 1915, identification, West US, wildflowers, Margaret Neilson Armstrong, Margaret Neilson Armstrong, opul aster malvaceus, ninebark, taxonomy: family = Rosaceae, women in science., A detailed botanical illustration of the Ninebark plant, scientifically named Opulaster malvaceus. The drawing features clusters of delicate flowers alongside broad, serrated leaves, showcasing the intricate details of each petal and leaf. Below the illustration, the common name 'Ninebark' and the scientific name are clearly labeled, emphasizing its identification within botanical studies. The overall composition highlights the natural beauty and complexity of this indigenous plant species.

A bee pollinates a flower Date: circa 1880

A watercolor and pencil drawing by Remigius Adrianus van Haanen depicting a birch trunk, showing natural textures and bark details.

La Robin couleur de chair. Bristly locust tree, Robinia hispida. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz' Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, qui se cultivent tant dans les jardins de la chine, que dans ceux de l'Europe, Paris, 1776.

Fineleaf water dropwort, Oenanthe aquatica. Le phellandri aquatique, loenanthe phellandri, Phellandrium aquaticum. Copperplate engraving printed in three colours by Pierre Bulliard from his Herbier de la France, ou collection complete des plantes indigenes de ce royaume, Didot jeune, Debure et Belin, 1780-1793.

1. Hickenia microsperma, 2. Malacocarpus ottonis, 3. Sclerocactus polyancistrus, 4. Sclerocactus polyancistrus, 5. Echinofossulocactus violaciflorus, , Kaktus, Kakteen, aus The Cactaceae, descriptions and illustrations, N.L. Britton and J.N. Rose, 1919-1923, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 20. Jahrhundert, genaues Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

Aalbes en mariadistel; Cognoscite lilia.Aalbes (Ribes Rubrum) and Maria Thistle (Silybum Marianum), numbered 45 and 46. A butterfly between them.

Hawthorn, Caspar Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1698

Sketchbook 4: Ornament and architectural studies, Vitis Vinifera

Ixia.

Cranesbill (Geranium sibiricum L.): flowering and fruiting stem. Coloured engraving after F. von Scheidl, 1770.

Heliophyllum rubrum Hook.f. (now known as Phyllachne rubra (Hook.f.) Cheesem.), circa 1865, New Zealand, by John Buchanan. Acquisition history unknown.

Nouvelle flore coloriée de poche des Alpes et des Pyrénées, Paris, Klincksieck, 1906-1912, alps, plants, Pyrenees, The illustration depicts a species known as Androsace cylindrica, a flowering plant belonging to the Primulaceae family. The plant is characterized by its unique cylindrical form and features clusters of vibrant flowers atop sturdy, moss-like foliage. The detailed rendering highlights the intricate structure of both the flowers and the leaves, showcasing the delicate petals and the rich textures of the plant's surface. Labeled with its scientific name, the artwork suggests this species thrives in calcareous escarpments at elevations between 1,600 and 2,300 meters. The overall composition emphasizes the plants ecological habitat and botanical significance.

A colored lithograph by Josef August Satory depicting a floral arrangement titled 'Franz', showing flowers, petals, and leaves.

Concealing-coloration in the animal kingdom, New York, The Macmillan Co, 1909, animals, camouflage, biology, color, The illustration features a detailed study of various leaf specimens, showcasing different types of leaves and the effects of damage or disease on them. Prominent in the composition are a large green leaf with distinct lobes, along with several smaller leaves exhibiting varied patterns of discoloration and degradation. Some leaves display patches of brown and yellow, indicating areas affected by environmental stress or pests. The arrangement allows for a clear comparison of healthy and compromised foliage, emphasizing the intricate details of leaf structure and the impact of external factors on plant health. Each specimen is labeled for identification, providing a scientific reference for the study of botany.

Blackcurrant, Ribes nigrum. 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.

Garden succory,' 1739, by Elizabeth Blackwell. Additional, Cichorium sativum or seris. Published in London by J. Norse. The work includes engravings of plants and herbs, with dimensions of 24 x 36 cm

An engraving depicting SAXIFRAGE GRANULATA: Used to treat kidney stones because of the appearance of the roots. From Robert John Thornton 'A New Family Herbal'. London, 1810. An engraving by Thomas Bewick DOCTRINE OF THE SIGNATURES (treating like with apparent like)

The Yucca: native of Mexico, Central American and the Southern United States. From John Parkinson 'Theatrum Botanica or the Theater of Plantes', London, 1640

Common sorrel, Rumex acetosa, mountain sorrel, Oxyria digyna, and sheeps sorrel, Rumex acetosella. Handcoloured botanical copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from "Culpeper's English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged, with Several Hundred Additional Plants, Principally from Sir John Hill," by Joshua Hamilton, London, W. Locke, 1792.

Le Pain de Pourceau a fleurs rouges. Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz' Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, qui se cultivent tant dans les jardins de la chine, que dans ceux de l'Europe, Paris, 1776.

Flora Graeca, sive, Plantarum rariorum historia, quas in provinciis aut insulis Graeciae, Londini, Typis Richardi Taylor et socii, in Vico Shoe-Lane, MDCCCVI-MDCCCXL 1806-1840, Greece, identification, Mediterranean region, pictorial works, plants, The illustration features a detailed depiction of the plant species Zygophyllum expansum. It showcases the full plant, including its stem, leaves, and root system, accompanied by close-up representations of individual components: a leaf, a flower, and a part of the root. Each element is meticulously rendered to highlight the botanical characteristics, emphasizing the structure and form of the plant, with clear labels identifying the various parts. The overall composition reflects a classic botanical study, showcasing both artistic precision and scientific detail.

Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus): flowering and fruiting stem. Colour nature print by H. Bradbury.

Fucoideae, brown tang, kelp, Art Forms of Nature, Historical, c. 1840, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

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