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George Loddiges (oil on canvas)
3499810 George Loddiges (oil on canvas) by Renton, John (1774-c.1841); Hackney Museum, London Borough of Hackney, UK; (add.info.: George Loddiges (1786-1846), Botanist.
Loddiges was a German nursery owner who started a business on Mare Street in 1787. By the 1820s the nursery was famous for its tropical orchids, with over 1600 types for sale. To allow them to grow tropical plants in Hackney, the Loddiges built an amazing range of hot houses. The steam heating and sprinkler systems which they developed were later copied for the Palm Houses at Kew Gardens. ); eHackney Museum; eHackney Museum; English, out of copyright
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This print showcases the remarkable portrait of George Loddiges, a renowned botanist, captured in oil on canvas by John Renton. The artwork is housed in the esteemed Hackney Museum located in London Borough of Hackney, UK. George Loddiges was an extraordinary German nursery owner who established his business on Mare Street back in 1787. However, it was during the 1820s that his nursery gained widespread recognition for its vast collection of tropical orchids, boasting an impressive selection of over 1600 varieties available for purchase. To facilitate the growth of these exotic plants within the confines of Hackney, Loddiges constructed a series of breathtaking hot houses. These structures not only served as habitats for tropical flora but also showcased pioneering advancements such as steam heating and sprinkler systems. Interestingly enough, these innovations were later emulated at Kew Gardens' Palm Houses. Renton's masterful portrayal captures George Loddiges' half-length figure with great precision and attention to detail. This portrait exudes a sense of intellectual curiosity and passion that defined Loddiges' lifelong dedication to botanical studies. The print serves as a testament to both George Loddiges' significant contributions to horticulture and Renton's artistic prowess in immortalizing this influential figure through brushstrokes on canvas.
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