C1799

Banksia Serrata

Rare c.19th engraving of the Honeysuckle named because of the spikes of flowers which are often full of honey, published 26th January 1798. Found in Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales, is one of the four original Banksia species collected … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Banksia Serrata

Date:

C1799

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Paper Size: 

1mm 
x 1mm
AUTHENTICITY
Banksia Serrata - Antique Print from 1799

Genuine antique
dated:

1799

Description:

Rare c.19th engraving of the Honeysuckle named because of the spikes of flowers which are often full of honey, published 26th January 1798.

Found in Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales, is one of the four original Banksia species collected by Sir Joseph Banks in 1770 on Cook’s first voyage.

The source of this illustration as noted 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 p.42 ill. p.44.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 3202841

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