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C1831
Banksia media. Intermediate Banksia.
Rare c.19th engraving of the Southern Plains Banksia by one of the most famous of all English botanical artists. First described by Robert Brown in his 1830 supplement to his Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae et Insulae Van Diemen, the type … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Banksia media. Intermediate Banksia.
Date:
C1831
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
120mm
x 195mm
Frame Size:
435mm
x 520mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1831
Description:
Rare c.19th engraving of the Southern Plains Banksia by one of the most famous of all English botanical artists.
First described by Robert Brown in his 1830 supplement to his Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae et Insulae Van Diemen, the type specimen having been collected between Cape Arid and Lucky Bay by collector William Baxter in 1824. Endemic to Western Australia it is found on the south coast between Albany and Israelite Bay,
Common names: Southern plains banksia or Golden stalk banksia
First described: Robert Brown 1830
Distribution : Western Australia
References:
Sitwell, S. Fine Flower Books 1700-1900. New York 1990: pp.156–157.
Nissen, C. Die Botanische Buchillustration. Stuttgart 1966: 2350.
Plesch, A. The Magnificent Botanical Library of the Stiftung Fur Botanik Vaduz Liechtenstein.. London 1975: 164.
Henrey, B. British Botanical and Horticultural Literature before 1800...London 1975: 472.
Blunt, W. The Art of Botanical Illustration London 1950: pp. 211-217.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 3164201
State Library New South Wales: CALL NUMBERS RB/DS580.5/2
State Library Victoria: RARES 580.5 C94
Sitwell, S. Fine Flower Books 1700-1900. New York 1990: pp.156–157.
Nissen, C. Die Botanische Buchillustration. Stuttgart 1966: 2350.
Plesch, A. The Magnificent Botanical Library of the Stiftung Fur Botanik Vaduz Liechtenstein.. London 1975: 164.
Henrey, B. British Botanical and Horticultural Literature before 1800...London 1975: 472.
Blunt, W. The Art of Botanical Illustration London 1950: pp. 211-217.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 3164201
State Library New South Wales: CALL NUMBERS RB/DS580.5/2
State Library Victoria: RARES 580.5 C94
William Jackson Hooker (1785 - 1865)
Without formal botanic training, Hooker became one of the most influential British botanists of his time. He was the manager of a brewery before becoming Professor of Botany at Glasgow University. After the death of Joseph Banks, Hooker was appointed Director of Kew Gardens in 1841 and revitalised the gardens and herbarium. Hooker published tirelessly, including many descriptions of Australian Plants.
