Oncidium sanguineum, 1838
Watercolour on paper. Original drawing for plate XXVII in John Lindleys Sertum orchidaceum: a wreath of the most beautiful orchidaceous flowers; selected by John Lindley, published in 1838... Read more
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Filename: ILL_Drake_Miss_051202pl_14.jpg
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Date: 3rd December 2007
Credit: © The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
© The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Oncidium sanguineum, 1838
Watercolour on paper. Original drawing for plate XXVII in John Lindleys 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 orchid leaves, flowers and roots, with small study of flower lower right. Inscribed in pencil across top edge, May 11, 1839 Messrs Loddiges No.803 La Gua[yra]. Also inscribed in different hand on lower left edge, Rec d Sept.15 1923
© The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Media ID 654375
19th Century Botanical Art Orchid Orchidaceae
Filename: ILL_Drake_Miss_051202pl_14.jpg