The Botanical Magazine-Vol I Pl. 2, Sydenham edwards

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The Botanical Magazine-Vol I Pl. 2, Sydenham edwards

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Reproduction of an image that appeared in The Botanical Magazine vol. 1. no. 2 (1790). The title is Purple Rudbeckia, or Rudbeckia purpurea. It depicts Echinacea purpurea by Sydenham Edwards.

During the 19th century, there was a great deal of interest in botany and a proliferation of botanical illustrations being produced. Many famous botanical illustrators, such as Pierre-Joseph Redouté and John James Audubon, were active during this period and produced some of the most iconic and influential botanical illustrations of all time. Botanical illustrations from the 19th century often featured detailed, accurate representations of flowers and other plants, and were created using a variety of mediums, including pencil, ink, watercolor, and colored pencils. Some of the most beautiful botanical illustrations from this period were created using watercolor, which allowed the artist to capture the delicate, transparent qualities of flowers and other plants. In addition to being used for scientific purposes, botanical illustrations from the 19th century were also highly prized for their beauty and were often used to decorate homes and other public spaces. Many of the most famous botanical illustrations from this period are still admired and collected today for their beauty and historical significance.

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1790 - 1800
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The above source is reproduce at NAL, a US government site that has many images avail. This was selected over many alternatives. The site claims it was published in 1787, reissued in 1793.
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