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C1798
Banksia Incognita.
Artist:
Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Honeysuckle, named because of the spikes of flowers which are often full of honey, published 29th December 1798. Modern binomial name: Banksia spinulosa First described: Smith, J. 1793 Distribution: TAS, VIC, NSW By … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Banksia Incognita.
Date:
C1798
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
85mm
x 115mm
Paper Size:
90mm
x 150mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1798
Description:
Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Honeysuckle, named because of the spikes of flowers which are often full of honey, published 29th December 1798.
Modern binomial name: Banksia spinulosa
First described: Smith, J. 1793
Distribution: TAS, VIC, NSW
By the publisher; Of these botanical productions, and other rare objects of natural history, by the friendship of a gentleman in an official department, who was for many years resident, we possess a very valuable collection of original drawings, executed with admirable accuracy and taste.
From; The Naturalist’s Pocket Magazine; or, Compleat Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature
References:
George, A. Capturing Flora / 300 Years of Australian Botanical Art. Ballarat 2013 : 2013 p.42 ill. p.44..
Collections:
Natural History Museum Library, London: Barcode: 114699
National Library Australia: Bib ID 3202841
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