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William Roxburgh Collection

Art commissioned from Indian artists by the author of "Flora Indica; or Descriptions of Indian Plants", 1820

98 Items

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Corypha taliera, c 1795 - 1804

Corypha taliera, c 1795 - 1804
Illustration of Corypha taliera, by unknown Indian artist, 1795 - 1804. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh, Kew Collection, c. 1795 - 1804

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Ficus religiosa Willd. (Peepul, pipal, pipul or bo-tree)

Ficus religiosa Willd. (Peepul, pipal, pipul or bo-tree)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Ficus indica (Banyan tree)

Ficus indica (Banyan tree)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Plumeria acuminata

Plumeria acuminata
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Gossypium herbaceum, Willd. (Cotton)

Gossypium herbaceum, Willd. (Cotton)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Nelumbium speciosum, Willd. (Lotus)

Nelumbium speciosum, Willd. (Lotus)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Jasminum scandens, Willd

Jasminum scandens, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Nymphaea rubra, R

Nymphaea rubra, R
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Dillenia speciosa Thunb

Dillenia speciosa Thunb
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Capsicum annuum Longum group, c. 1810

Capsicum annuum Longum group, c. 1810
Illustration of Capsicum annuum Longum group, also known as chilli or paprika, from Kew Collection for Adam Freer, c.1810

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Foeniculum vulgare, 1832

Foeniculum vulgare, 1832
Illustration of Foeniculum vulgare, also known as fennel, from Flora Indica by unknown Indian artist for William Roxburgh, 1832

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Calamus gracilis, c. 1800

Calamus gracilis, c. 1800
Calamus gracilis by unknown Indian artist commissioned by William Roxburgh, Kew Collection, c.1800

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Wallichia caryotoides, c. 1800

Wallichia caryotoides, c. 1800
Illustration of Wallichia caryotoides, commonly known as chilputta, walizong, saingpa, kuang denj, by unknown Indian artist commissioned by William Roxburgh, Kew Collection, c.1800

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Tectona grandis Willd. watercolour on paper

Tectona grandis Willd. watercolour on paper
Watercolour illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Bambusa balcooa, Roxb. (Bamboo)

Bambusa balcooa, Roxb. (Bamboo)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Urania speciosa, Willd. (Ravenala madagascariensis, Travellers Palm )

Urania speciosa, Willd. (Ravenala madagascariensis, Travellers Palm )
Watercolour on paper, undated (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Urania speciosa Willd. (Ravenala madagascariensis, Traveller s

Urania speciosa Willd. (Ravenala madagascariensis, Traveller s
Watercolour on paper, undated (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Quercus squamata Roxb

Quercus squamata Roxb
Watercolour on paper. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). In his Flora Indica, Roxburgh notes that this hard wood is a native of the Garrow mountains

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Strychnine Tree, Strychnos nux-vomica

Strychnine Tree, Strychnos nux-vomica

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Strychnos potatorum, Willd. (Clearing nut)

Strychnos potatorum, Willd. (Clearing nut)
Watercolour on paper. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). In Flora Indica, Roxburgh notes that this species is found exclusively in the...mountains

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Diospyros ebenum, K├Ân. (Ebony)

Diospyros ebenum, K├Ân. (Ebony)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Rosa glandulifera, R. (White rose)

Rosa glandulifera, R. (White rose)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Senna alata, R

Senna alata, R
Watercolour on paper. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). In his Flora Indica, Roxburgh describes this species as a large shrub

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Adansonia digitata, Willd. (Baobab or Upside-down tree)

Adansonia digitata, Willd. (Baobab or Upside-down tree)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Gossypium religiosum, Willd. (Nankeen or brown cotton)

Gossypium religiosum, Willd. (Nankeen or brown cotton)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Chaulmoogra odorata, R. (Gynocardia odorata)

Chaulmoogra odorata, R. (Gynocardia odorata)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh. This species is native to the Silhet district

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Tamarindus indica, tamarind

Tamarindus indica, tamarind
Hand painted copy of an illustration of tamarind, commissioned by William Roxburgh. In his Flora Indica, Roxburgh describes this species as a magnificent tree, one of the largest in India

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Calamus viminalis, ca 1800

Calamus viminalis, ca 1800
Watercolour on paper of Calamus viminalis, commonly known as rattan or chair bottom cane by unknown Indian artist commissioned by William Roxburgh, Kew Collection, c.1800

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Trichosanthes heteroclita, R

Trichosanthes heteroclita, R
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Garcinia pedunculata, Roxb

Garcinia pedunculata, Roxb
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Melica latifolia, R

Melica latifolia, R
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Oryza sativa, L. (Rice)

Oryza sativa, L. (Rice)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Cyperus alopercuroides, Rottb

Cyperus alopercuroides, Rottb
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). Originally named C. glomeratus but name altered to C

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Areca catechu, L. (Betelnut, pinang, areca nut)

Areca catechu, L. (Betelnut, pinang, areca nut)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Asparagus adscendens, R

Asparagus adscendens, R
Watercolour on paper, nop date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Asparagus curillis, Buch

Asparagus curillis, Buch
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Asparagus racemosus, Willd

Asparagus racemosus, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Dioscorea aculeata, Roxb

Dioscorea aculeata, Roxb
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815).Yam

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century)

Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Dioscorea pentaphylla, Willd

Dioscorea pentaphylla, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh 1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Zingiber officinale, Roscoe (Ginger)

Zingiber officinale, Roscoe (Ginger)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Morus alba, Willd. (White morus)

Morus alba, Willd. (White morus)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Celosia cernua Roxb

Celosia cernua Roxb
Watercolour on paper. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). In Flora Indica, Roxburgh notes that this species is a native of tops of the Rajmuhal hills

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Jasminum chrysanthemum, R. (Jasmine)

Jasminum chrysanthemum, R. (Jasmine)
Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). In Flora Indica, Roxburgh notes that this species was found in Sirinagur by Watercolour on paper

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Willughbeia edulis, R

Willughbeia edulis, R
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Diospyros melanoxylon, Willd. (Ebony)

Diospyros melanoxylon, Willd. (Ebony)
Watercolour on paper. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1820). In Flora Indica, Roxburgh notes that the bark of this tree

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Cactus indicus, ca 18th century

Cactus indicus, ca 18th century
Watercolour on paper, ca late 18th century. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh. Roxburgh noted in his Flora Indica that this cactus was common around Calcutta

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Cactus chinensis, R. (Opuntia ficus-indica), 1795-1804

Cactus chinensis, R. (Opuntia ficus-indica), 1795-1804
Watercolour on paper, 1795-1804. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). In his Flora Indica, Roxburgh believed this plant to be a native of China

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Panax fruticosum, Willd

Panax fruticosum, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Luffa acutangula Roxb, 1795-1804

Luffa acutangula Roxb, 1795-1804
Watercolour on paper, 1795-1804. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Cucumis utilissimus, Roxb

Cucumis utilissimus, Roxb
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century)

Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1851)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Lawsonia inermis, Willd. (Henna)

Lawsonia inermis, Willd. (Henna)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Lagerstroemia regina, Willd

Lagerstroemia regina, Willd
Watercolour on paper. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). In his Flora Indica, Roxburgh describes this species as a large timber tree, native of Bengal

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Eugenia malaccensis, Willd

Eugenia malaccensis, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, . early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Rosa chinensis

Rosa chinensis
Watercolour on paper. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh. In his Flora Indica, Roxburgh reports that this species is a native of China

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Rosa pubescens, R

Rosa pubescens, R
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Senna glauca, R

Senna glauca, R
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Senna sumatrana, R

Senna sumatrana, R
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Mimosa suma, R

Mimosa suma, R
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Erythrina indica, Willd

Erythrina indica, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Cassia bacillus, Gaert

Cassia bacillus, Gaert
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Cassia rhombifolia, R

Cassia rhombifolia, R
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Caesalpinia tortuosa, R

Caesalpinia tortuosa, R
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Caesalpinia sappan, Willd

Caesalpinia sappan, Willd
Watercolour on paper. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). The plant is found in most parts of India and its islands. It flowers during the hot season

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Butea frondosa, Willd

Butea frondosa, Willd
Watercolour on paper. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). In his Flora Indica, Roxburgh describes this species as a rather large tree

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Abrus precatorius, Willd

Abrus precatorius, Willd
Watercolour on paper. Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). In his Flora Indica

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Vitis indica, Willd

Vitis indica, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Citrus acida, R

Citrus acida, R
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Sterculia lanceaefolia & Sterculia coccinea

Sterculia lanceaefolia & Sterculia coccinea
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Bombax pentandrum, Willd

Bombax pentandrum, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early nineteenth century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Hibiscus longifolius, Willd

Hibiscus longifolius, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Gossypium herbaceum, Willd. (Dacca cotton)

Gossypium herbaceum, Willd. (Dacca cotton)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Gossypium obtusifolium, R. (Cotton)

Gossypium obtusifolium, R. (Cotton)
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh, for his Flora indica

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Garcinia mangostana, Willd

Garcinia mangostana, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Nymphaea lotus, Willd

Nymphaea lotus, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Chestnut rose (Rosa roxburghii), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Chestnut rose (Rosa roxburghii), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood block print and manuscript on paper, Japan, 1828. The wood block prints meassure approximately 25 cm in height. The wood block print is from Honzo Zufu or Illustrated manual of medicinal plants

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Vanilla planifolia, 1835-1848

Vanilla planifolia, 1835-1848
Illustration from Rumphia: sive, Commentationes botanicae imprimis de plantis Indae Orientalis, tum penitus incognitis tum quae in libris Rheodii Rumphii, Roxburghii

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Poa tenella, L

Poa tenella, L
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Arum bulbiferum, Roxb

Arum bulbiferum, Roxb
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1816)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Arum campanulatum, Roxb

Arum campanulatum, Roxb
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Arum margaritifer, Roxb

Arum margaritifer, Roxb
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Arum sessiliflorum, Roxb

Arum sessiliflorum, Roxb
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1715-1815)

Background imageWilliam Roxburgh Collection: Pothos pinnata, Willd

Pothos pinnata, Willd
Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815)




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