Cattleya superba, 1838

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Watercolour on paper. Original drawing for plate XXII in John Lindley's Sertum orchidaceum: a wreath of the most beautiful orchidaceous flowers; selected by John Lindley, published in 1838. Illustration shows study in sepia of leaves, flowers and roots. Also small drawing lower right in grey tones detailing the lip of the flower. Drawing inscribed on lower left corner Rec'd Sept.15, 1925 in unknown hand. Paper has discoloured across lower edge. Paper is watermarked Smith & Allnut 1834
Copyright © The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Media ID 654381
Date: 3rd December 2007
Source: © The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Author: Drake, Sarah Anne (1803-1855)
Filename: ILL_Drake_Miss_051202pl_25.jpg
Image Size: 5172 x 8142 Pixels
Filesize is 18.42MB
Version 2 is 11.07MB
Associated Categories: Orchids
Keywords: 19th century, black and white, botanical art, orchid, orchidaceae