Calanthe versicolor, 1838
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Watercolour on paper. Original drawing for plate XLII in John Lindley's Sertum orchidaceum: a wreath of the most beautiful orchidaceous flowers; selected by John Lindley, published in 1838. Illustration shows part monochromatic, part colour study of leaves and flowers. Side figure represents lip and ovary with the sepals and petals cut away. Inscribed in pencil by Miss Drake along top edge, The upper bracts slightly hairy, sweet scented, and Sion Gardens Aug. 31 18..'[date has been cropped]. There is a semi-circular blob of red paint or possibly sealing wax on the top edge of drawing. Also inscribed in a different hand Rec'd. 15.9.1925 lower right corner. Drawing taken from flower held in the collection of His Grace the Duke of Northumberland at Sion. According to Lindley's publication It is a native of the East Indies, whence it has also been sent from the Botanic Garden, Calcutta, to the Horticultural Society
Copyright © The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Media ID 654383
Date: 3rd December 2007
Author: Drake, Sarah Anne (1803-1855)
Filename: ILL_Drake_Miss_051202pl_29.jpg
Image Size: 5244 x 8201 Pixels
Filesize is 18.44MB
Version 2 is 9.55MB
Associated Categories: Orchids
Keywords: 19th century, botanical art, orchid, orchidaceae, pink