Historic Botanical Illustrations

Vintage engravings of various botanical specimens, showcasing detailed care in capturing plant forms and structures from historical perspectives.

Burnet., 1739, Blackwell, Elizabeth, Additional, Pimpinella., 1739, London, Publisher, Printed for J. Norse, Engravings, 24 x 36 cm

Burnet., 1739, Blackwell, Elizabeth, Additional, Pimpinella., 1739, London, Publisher, Printed for J. Norse, Engravings, 24 x 36 cm

Helichrysum bracteatum (Ventenat) Andrews, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Empetrum rubrum Vahl ex Willdenow, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Cardamine debilis Banks & Solander ex de Candolle prints, copper engravings, line engravings

Epilobium billardierianum Seringe ex de Candolle subsp. billardierianum, 1895, United Kingdom, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Westringia fruticosa (Willdenow) Druce prints, copper engravings, line engravings

Oxypetalum banksii Schultes in Roemer & Schultes, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Hebe parviflora (Vahl) Cockayne & Allan, 1895, United Kingdom, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Leptaspis banksii R. Brown, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

A bellflower (Campanula species): entire flowering and fruiting plant. Watercolour.

Muehlenbeckia complexa (Cunningham) Meisner, 1895, United Kingdom, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Bomarea edulis Herbert, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Dreyhundert auserlesene amerikanische Gewachse nach linneischer Ordnung, Nurnberg, Auf Kosten der Raspischen Buchh, 1785-88, centralamerica, pictorial works, plants, westindies, The illustration presents a botanical study of the *Epidendrum secundum*, showcasing two distinct views of the plant. The left section displays a slender stem with multiple elongated leaves and a cluster of delicate pink flowers at the top, each with distinct petal shapes and variations in hue. The right section highlights a different perspective of the same plant, featuring a single, taller stem that emphasizes the root system below. The roots are depicted in a realistic manner, showcasing their intricate structure, while the leaves continue to exhibit a lush green tone, providing a contrast to the vibrant flowers. The overall composition underscores the botanical details and characteristics of this specific orchid 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, This illustration features the plant Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor's button. The vibrant blooms are depicted at the top of slender, upright stems, showcasing delicate pinkish-purple flowers. The plant's finely divided, feathery leaves extend downward, tapering towards the base, where the roots are illustrated. To the side, detailed sketches provide a close-up of the flower's structure, including the rounded flower head and the distinctive leaf shape, capturing the botanical intricacies of this species.

Deadly carrot. Thapsia.. Blackwell, Elizabeth, 1700-1758. Prints, Botanical illustrations. 1739. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Plants, Herbs

Azaleas , Flowers. The Massachusetts WPA Federal Art Project Photograph Collection

FLORA DE LA REAL EXPEDICION BOTANICA DEL NUEVO REINO DE GRANADA - ASTREPIN - DIBUJO PREPARATORIO - SIGLO XVIII. Author: MUTIS CELESTINO. Location: JARDIN BOTANICO-DIBUJOS. MADRID. SPAIN.

FLORA DE LA REAL EXPEDICION BOTANICA DEL NUEVO REINO DE GRANADA - VALERIANA - DIBUJO PREPARATORIO - SIGLO XVIII. Author: MUTIS CELESTINO. Location: JARDIN BOTANICO-DIBUJOS. MADRID. SPAIN.

Icons fungorum circa Halifax sponte Nascentium, 1784-1792, early works, ecology, England, field guides, fungi, Halifax, identification, nomenclature, pictorial works, terminology, A cluster of delicate mushrooms, characterized by their soft, conical caps and slender stems, emerges from a small patch of dark earth. The caps exhibit gentle curves and varying sizes, creating a visually appealing arrangement. Below them, intricate details such as the texture of the surface and subtle shading enhance the natural elegance of the fungi. The surrounding area is minimalistic, allowing the mushrooms to take center stage, while a thin, red border frames the composition, emphasizing the artwork's refined aesthetic. Below the illustration, the Latin name 'Hygrophorus coemeterius' is elegantly inscribed, alongside additional notes that hint at its classification.

Flowers, Anton Weiss, 1820 - 1833 print Up to the top right 7th Lev. Part of a cover with a total of seventy -seven lithographs of flowers and fruit. Amsterdam paper. flowers

Flowering plant, Robert Frederick Blum, American, 1857-1903, Graphite on wove paper, Sketch of a plant in bloom., USA, 1879, nature studies, Drawing, Drawing

Spilanthes grandiflora Turczaninow, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Isopogon anemonifolius (Salisbury) J. Knight prints, copper engravings, line engravings

Melilot, 1739, Blackwell, Elizabeth. Additional, Melilotus., 1739., London. Publisher, Printed for J. Norse. Plants, Herbs, Engravings., 24 x 36 cm

Poelzig Hans (1869-1936): Sketchbook F1

Pimelea linifolia Smith prints, copper engravings, line engravings

Gropius Martin (1824-1880), sketch album 6: Plant studies (without dat.): Perspective views. Pencil on paper, 24.3 x 17.7 cm (including scan edges) Gropius Martin (1824-1880): Skizzenalbum 6: Pflanzenstudien

Metrosideros diffusa (G. Forster) Smith, 1895, United Kingdom, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Plagianthus divaricatus Forster & G. Forster, 1895, United Kingdom, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Illustrations, of, the, genus, Carex, London, William, Pamplin, 1858-1867, carex, identification, pictorial, works, sedge, The illustration features a detailed botanical study showcasing various stages and structures of the species C. nigricans. The composition includes elongated grass-like stems with distinctive seed heads, along with a variety of bulbous and linear forms that highlight the morphology of the plant. Each element is meticulously rendered, capturing the delicate features and intricate textures, providing insights into the anatomy and growth patterns of this particular aquatic or marsh plant. Detailed labels may indicate different parts of the specimen, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of its biological characteristics.

Elaeocarpus dentatus (Forster & G. Forster) Vahl, 1895, United Kingdom, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Wine Grape Vine, Japanese Prints

278. Gentiana andrewsii, closed, blind or box gentian

Lilac, Robert Frederick Blum, American, 1857-1903, Graphite on wove paper, Sketch of three lilac stalks with flower petals, buds, and leaves., USA, 1877, nature studies, Drawing, Drawing

Buchanania arborescens (Blume) Blume, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Apium prostratum Labillardiere var. filiforme (A. Richard) Kirk, 1895, United Kingdom, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

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Silhouetten van Boomtekpen, Max Josef Wagenbauer, 1823 paper paper

White chrysanthemum, draughtsman: Julie de Graag, 1887 - 1924, paper, brush, h 353 mm × w 226 mm

Leaves and Flowers. Artist: Anonymous, British, 19th century. Dimensions: Sheet: 11 13/16 × 9 7/16 in. (30 × 24 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Phalangium bicolor, 1805 - 1816, by Pierre Joseph Redouté. Additional, Simethis bicolor; Phalangère bicolore. Published in Paris by Chez l'Auteur, Impr. de Didot Jeune. This is the second edition, limited in number, part of a multipart monograph focused on botany, particularly lilies

Liquid amber, 1739, by Elizabeth Blackwell. Additional, Liquidamber. Published in London by J. Norse. Features plants and herbs with engravings. 24 x 36 cm

Lastreopsis glabella (Cunningham) Tindale, 1895, United Kingdom, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Thistle with a button. .

Sophora tetraptera J.S. Miller, 1895, United Kingdom, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Flowers. Leaf 10 Recto from a sketchbook with 105 sheets.

A monograph of the Trochilidae, or family of humming-birds, London, Printed by Taylor and Francis, 1861 i.e. 1849-1861, hummingbirds, lophornis, calybeus, A beautiful arrangement of vibrant hummingbirds is depicted amidst delicate foliage. The scene captures the graceful movement of the birds as they hover around a blooming flower, showcasing their iridescent feathers and unique plumage. The surrounding leaves add a touch of softness, creating a serene and enchanting atmosphere that highlights the elegance of these fascinating creatures. The composition invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony of nature and the intricate details of the hummingbirds and their environment.

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

Horned pondweed, Zannichellia pallustris. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Charles Mathews by Isaac Russell 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.

Distels, Willem Wenckebach, in or before 1893 drawing paper. ink. watercolor (paint). pencil pen / brush plants and herbs: thistle

Tree Identification - Oak: Bur. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Flower still life with poppies, Louise Elsen, 1860 - 1888 print Among other things, three poppies in the middle, two poppy buds on the right, oats and a cornflower on the left. paper. etching still life of plants, flowers and fruit. flowers: poppy. flowers: cornflower

Orchids ..

Arrangement of plants. Hippolyte Bayard (French, 1801 - 1887)

Unknown (British, 19th Century), Osmunda EegalisNorth Europe, c. 1850, fern.

Cerastium arvense Linnaeus, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Calochortus barbatus (Bearded cyclobothra, Cyclobothra barbata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweet's The British Flower Garden, Ridgeway, London, 1828.

Illustrations of the genus Carex London William Pamplin 1858-1867 carex identification pictorial works sedge, The illustration features detailed depictions of the grass species C. dracuris, showcasing long, slender blades of grass adorned with inflorescences. Surrounding the central grass spikes are illustrations of various seed structures, each meticulously rendered to highlight their distinct shapes and sizes. The arrangement provides a comprehensive botanical study, emphasizing the intricate forms of both the grass and its reproductive elements. This scientific representation reflects the importance of accurate identification in the study of plant species.

Plant study. Draughtsman: Carel Adolph Lion Cachet. Dating: 1874 - 1945. Measurements: h 384 mm × w 252 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Exocarpos cupressiformis Labillardiere prints, copper engravings, line engravings

Double Bladderpod (Physaria didymocarpa). Date: 1920. Watercolor on paper. Museum: Smithsonian American Art Museum.

James Heath, 1757-1834, British, Balessan, 1789. Engraving.

Perezia lactucoides (Vahl) Lessing, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

Decorative group with sunflowers and a pigeon. .

227. Lupinus perennis, wild lupine, wild pea, old maid's bonnets

Botanique. 1. Picris pilosa; 2. Picris altissima., 1809 - 1828., Paris. Publisher, Impr. impériale., 50 x 70 cm

Black masterwort. Astrantia nigra.. Blackwell, Elizabeth, 1700-1758. Prints, Botanical illustrations. 1739. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Plants, Herbs

Artichok, Jean Bernard, 1775 - 1833 drawing paper. pencil. chalk plants and herbs: artichoke

Anthobolus triqueter R. Brown, by Sydney Parkinson. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

P. 4. N.° 17171 Firenze - Cerro - (quercus cerris). .

Leaves, anonymous, c. 1815 - c. 1830 drawing paper drawing

Illustrations, of the genus, Carex, London, William, Pamplin, 1858-1867, carex, identification, pictorial, works, sedge, The illustration features a detailed botanical study of a plant species, showcasing its slender green stems with delicate flower spikes at the top. Surrounding the main plant representation are several anatomical views, including cross-sections of seed pods or fruits, highlighting the intricate shapes and structures. Each part is labeled, providing insight into the plant's reproductive features and ecological characteristics. The arrangement emphasizes the variety of forms and textures found within the species, enhancing the understanding of its botanical classification.

Sketchbook 3: Ornament studies, typical form of Akanthus in the Italian Renaissance

Legva' (Podocarpus gracilior), Luigi Balugani, 1737-1770, Italian, undated, Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper, Sheet: 8 7/8 x 8 1/8 inches (22.5 x 20.6 cm), leaves

Ornithogalum arabicum Ornithogale d'Arabie Star of Bethlehem. Redouté, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840. Prints. 1805 - 1816. Rare Book Division. Leaves, Flowers, Botany, Lilies

Nova genera et species plantarum, Antverpiae, Ex officina Christophori Plantini, 1576, botany, classification, pictorial works, plants, scientific expeditions, South America., A botanical illustration showcasing a climbing plant from the genus Cynanchum. The artwork features intricately detailed leaves and delicate flowers, demonstrating the plant's distinctive vine-like structure. Alongside the main drawing, smaller illustrations depict various parts of the plant, including the floral structure, leaf shapes, and possibly fruit, providing an informative reference for identification and study. The elegant lines and careful shading highlight the natural beauty and complexity of the species.

Michauxia Campanuloides, Luigi Balugani, 1737-1770, Italian, undated, Graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper, Sheet: 6 1/8 × 4 inches (15.6 × 10.2 cm), flowers (plants), leaves

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 cluster of vibrant yellow flowers with delicate petals, surrounded by lush green foliage. The floral arrangement is depicted with detailed accuracy, showcasing the intricate structure of both the blossoms and the leaves. Beneath the primary illustration, small sketches illustrate various stages of the flower, including a single flower and a seed. The title 'Crataeva 'n'' is handwritten in a classic script at the bottom, providing a name for the depicted species. The overall composition highlights the beauty and complexity of plant life, illustrating both the flowering tops and the root system of the plant.

Quinque folium majus repens = Cinquefoglio = Quinte-feuille.. Bonelli, Giorgio, 1724-1803/4. Prints. 1772 - 1793. Rare Book Division. Plants, Flowers, Medicinal plants, Botany , Italy , Rome, Botany, Medical , Italy , Rome

Flowers. Francis Edmond Currey (British, 1814 - 1896)

Twig with fruit of an oak, 1900 - 1930 photograph Netherlands photographic support

Asparagus pectinatus Asparagus scandens ; Asperge à feuilles en peigne. Redouté, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840. Prints. 1805 - 1816. Rare Book Division. Leaves, Flowers, Botany, Lilies

32. Border and filling of stork beak, grind rose and white thorn. State state plan Hamburg, collection of the history of photography

82. Rhododendron viscosum, swamp pink, swamp honeysuckle, white azalea

Love creeper, Comesperma volubile. Native to New Holland (Australia), seeds sent to Messrs Young at Epsom nursery. Slender comosperma, Comosperma gracilis. Handcoloured lithograph from Joseph Paxtons Magazine of Botany, and Register of Flowering Plants, Volume 5, Orr and Smith, London, 1838.

358. Pyrus arbutifolia var. atropurpurea, chokeberry

Papyrus Shrub, Africa, Illustration, 1885

Biologia Centrali-Americana London, 1879-1915, archaeology, botany, Central America, description and travel, scientific expeditions, zoology, plant, The illustration features a detailed botanical study of the plant species Gropanax salvinil, showcasing its inflorescence, which is comprised of a dense cluster of small flowers. Surrounding this cluster are large, broad leaves, characterized by their prominent veins and lobed edges. The artwork includes annotations that highlight the distinctive features of the flowers, as well as a close-up view that illustrates the seeds. The careful line work and shading emphasize the natural form and structure of the plant, reflecting the meticulous observation and artistry typical of botanical illustrations.

Purple Flowers H. Lynde. , 1860. Watercolor on paper American Art 1860

Wild teasel, Dipsacus sylvastris. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Charles Mathews from William Baxter's "British Phaenogamous Botany," Oxford, 1842. Scotsman William Baxter (1788-1871) was the curator of the Oxford Botanic Garden from 1813 to 1854.

Plant Study, 1928 photograph Fach enlargement. Afkomstig uit losblady uitgave. Berlin paper. ink plants (in general)

Ixia secunda Ixia unilatérale Corn Lily ; Wand Lily. Redouté, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840. Prints. 1805 - 1816. Rare Book Division. Leaves, Flowers, Botany, Lilies

320. Myrica gale, sweet gale

99. Fillings made of lilac, grape hollunders, rock bulb and chestnut. State state plan Hamburg, collection of the history of photography

Yellow leaves on a red background. Jacques-Michel Zoubaloff (1876-1941). Yellow leaves on a red background. Pastel.

Famine Relief Herbal (1593): Bromegrass

Cape-pondweed, Aponogeton distachyos. Broad-leaved aponogeton, Aponogeton distachyon. From the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, by Scottish plant hunter Francis Masson. Copperplate engraving drawn, engraved and hand-coloured by Henry Andrews from his Botanical Register, Volume 5, self-published in Knightsbridge, London, 1803.

Four-cleft Mouse-eared chickweed (Cerastium tetrandrum), William Catto (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1843 - 1927) 1914

Rathbone's warbler : Males. Sylvia rathboni. Plant bignonia capreolata. c.2 v.1 plate 65 , Birds, Vines, Flowers, Yellow warbler, Trumpet creeper. The Birds of America- From Original Drawings by John James Audubon

284. Succisa australis, devil's bit

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