Aerides affine, 1838

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Watercolour on paper. Original drawing for plate XV in John Lindley's Sertum orchidaceum: a wreath of the most beautiful orchidaceous flowers; selected by John Lindley, published in 1838. Monochromatic study in sepia, shows leaves, flowers and roots of plant, with flower details beneath. Inscribed top left corner, Rec'd Sept.15, 1925'. According to Lindley, The accompanying figure has been prepared from a drawing in the possession of the Honourable Court of Directors of the East India Company, assisted by dried specimens
Copyright © The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Media ID 654380
Date: 3rd December 2007
Credit: © The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Filename: ILL_Drake_Miss_051202pl_24.jpg
Image Size: 5220 x 8105 Pixels
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Associated Categories: Botanical Art
Associated Categories: Orchids
Keywords: 19th century, botanical art, orchid, orchidaceae