Samuel Curtis Collection

Dahlias sp
Plate 1 from The Beauties of Flora 1820, by Samuel Curtis (1779-1860) with drawings by Clara Maria Pope. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Largest purple spring crocus, Crocus vernus var. obovatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel
FLO4579898 Largest purple spring crocus, Crocus vernus var. obovatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis' continuation of William Curtis' Botanical Magazine

Showy toothwort, Cardamine pentaphyllos (Five-leaved toothwort, Dentaria pentaphylla)
FLO4579694 Showy toothwort, Cardamine pentaphyllos (Five-leaved toothwort, Dentaria pentaphylla). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis'

Common foxglove, Digitalis purpurea (Wooly leaved foxglove, Digitalis tomentosa)
FLO4579627 Common foxglove, Digitalis purpurea (Wooly leaved foxglove, Digitalis tomentosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis' continuation of William Curtis'

Smooth-leaved sugarbush, Protea laevis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by
FLO4581169 Smooth-leaved sugarbush, Protea laevis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis' Botanical Magazine

Sweet-scented oenothera, Oenothera odorata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical
FLO4580995 Sweet-scented oenothera, Oenothera odorata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration from William Curtis' Botanical Magazine.; (add.info)

Prayer plant, Stromanthe tonckat (Narrow-leaved maranta, Maranta angustifolia)
FLO4580933 Prayer plant, Stromanthe tonckat (Narrow-leaved maranta, Maranta angustifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William

Lobed-leaved wood sorrel, Oxalis lobata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration
FLO4580852 Lobed-leaved wood sorrel, Oxalis lobata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis' Botanical Magazine

Broad-leaved spindle tree, Euonyms latifolius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical
FLO4580806 Broad-leaved spindle tree, Euonyms latifolius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis' Botanical Magazine

Woad-leaved boltonia, Boltonia glastifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical
FLO4580799 Woad-leaved boltonia, Boltonia glastifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis' Botanical Magazine

Myrtle-leaved St. John's wort, Hypericum uralum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical
FLO4580747 Myrtle-leaved St. John's wort, Hypericum uralum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis' Botanical

Forked iris, Iris furcata (Iris aphylla). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration
FLO4580703 Forked iris, Iris furcata (Iris aphylla). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis' Botanical Magazine

Egyptian thrift, Statice aegyptiaca. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by
FLO4580698 Egyptian thrift, Statice aegyptiaca. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis' Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis

Japanese grape tree or sweet hovenia, Hovenia dulcis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical
FLO4580681 Japanese grape tree or sweet hovenia, Hovenia dulcis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis' Botanical

Red crassula, Crassula coccinea (Crassula versicolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical
FLO4580655 Red crassula, Crassula coccinea (Crassula versicolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis' Botanical

Swamp dog-laurel, Leucothoe axillaris (Fine notched-leaved andromeda, Andromeda axillaris)
FLO4580652 Swamp dog-laurel, Leucothoe axillaris (Fine notched-leaved andromeda, Andromeda axillaris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis

American wisteria, Wisteria frutescens (Glycine frutescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis'
FLO4609201 American wisteria, Wisteria frutescens (Glycine frutescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London, 1819.; (add.info.: American wisteria)

Field pink, Rosa arvensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London, 1819
FLO4609156 Field pink, Rosa arvensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London, 1819.; (add.info.: Field pink, Rosa arvensis)

Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum indicum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis' Botanical
FLO4609124 Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum indicum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London, 1819.; (add.info.: Chrysanthemum)

Plectranthus forskohlii. (Plectranthus barbatus, Coleus forskohlii, Forskohlii)
FLO4609103 Plectranthus forskohlii. (Plectranthus barbatus, Coleus forskohlii, Forskohlii, Indian coleus,) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Umbrella epidendrum orchid, Epidendrum umbelliferum (Epidendrum umbellatum)
FLO4609075 Umbrella epidendrum orchid, Epidendrum umbelliferum (Epidendrum umbellatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Passion flower, Passiflora holosericea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis' Botanical
FLO4609038 Passion flower, Passiflora holosericea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London, 1818.; (add.info.: Passion flower)

Bitter ginger, Zingiber zerumbet. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine
FLO4609022 Bitter ginger, Zingiber zerumbet. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London, 1818.; (add.info.: Bitter ginger, Zingiber zerumbet)

Tree houseleek, Aeonium smithii (Sempervivum smithii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel
FLO4608992 Tree houseleek, Aeonium smithii (Sempervivum smithii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London, 1818.; (add.info.: Tree houseleek)

Cardoon or artichoke thistle, Cynara cardunculus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by
FLO4608962 Cardoon or artichoke thistle, Cynara cardunculus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine

Scorzonera-leaved rampion, Phyteuma scorzonerifolium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an
FLO4609844 Scorzonera-leaved rampion, Phyteuma scorzonerifolium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Striped squill, Puschkinia scilloides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John
FLO4609799 Striped squill, Puschkinia scilloides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Melastoma sanguineum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel
FLO4609786 Melastoma sanguineum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Geranium species, Pelargonium dioicum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John
FLO4609755 Geranium species, Pelargonium dioicum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Gomesa orchid, Gomesa flexuosa (Oncidium flexuosus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an
FLO4609697 Gomesa orchid, Gomesa flexuosa (Oncidium flexuosus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Lemon-coloured geodorum orchid, Geodorum terrestrial (Geodorum citrinum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell
FLO4609664 Lemon-coloured geodorum orchid, Geodorum terrestrial (Geodorum citrinum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Green-tip forest lily, Clivia nobilis (Handsome-flowered imatophyllum, Imatophyllum aitoni)
FLO4608882 Green-tip forest lily, Clivia nobilis (Handsome-flowered imatophyllum, Imatophyllum aitoni). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker

Vriesea psittacina (Gaudy-flowered tillandsia, Tillandsia psittacina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after
FLO4608867 Vriesea psittacina (Gaudy-flowered tillandsia, Tillandsia psittacina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis'

Cabbage palm, Cordyline australis. (White-flowered New Zealand dracaena, Dracaena australis)
FLO4608853 Cabbage palm, Cordyline australis. (White-flowered New Zealand dracaena, Dracaena australis.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker

Cempedak, Artocarpus integer. (Jack tree or whole-leaved breadfruit, Artocarpus integrifolia)
FLO4608841 Cempedak, Artocarpus integer. (Jack tree or whole-leaved breadfruit, Artocarpus integrifolia.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker

Green-flowered encyclia orchid. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson
FLO4608839 Green-flowered encyclia orchid. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Nalta jute, tossa jute, Jew's mallow, Corchorus olitorius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an
FLO4608763 Nalta jute, tossa jute, Jew's mallow, Corchorus olitorius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis' Botanical

Imbricated penaea, Penaea imbricata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William
FLO4608759 Imbricated penaea, Penaea imbricata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Alpine sweetvetch, Hedysarum alpinum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John
FLO4609734 Alpine sweetvetch, Hedysarum alpinum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Castorbean or castor-oil-plant, Ricinus communis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis'
FLO4609701 Castorbean or castor-oil-plant, Ricinus communis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Five-leaflet bitter-cress or showy toothwort, Cardamine pentaphyllos (Dentaria pentaphyllos)
FLO4609684 Five-leaflet bitter-cress or showy toothwort, Cardamine pentaphyllos (Dentaria pentaphyllos). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel

Cryptocoryne spiralis (Arum spiral). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine
FLO4609678 Cryptocoryne spiralis (Arum spiral). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London, 1822.; (add.info.: Cryptocoryne spiralis (Arum spiral)

Melastoma osbeckioides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel
FLO4609761 Melastoma osbeckioides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Hewittia malabarica (Convolvulus bicolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical
FLO4609700 Hewittia malabarica (Convolvulus bicolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London

Red granadilla, Passiflora capsularis (Angular-fruited passion flower, Passiflora capsularis)
FLO4608898 Red granadilla, Passiflora capsularis (Angular-fruited passion flower, Passiflora capsularis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker

Cut-leaf banksia, Banksia praemorsa (Marcescent banksia, Banksia marcescens)
FLO4608799 Cut-leaf banksia, Banksia praemorsa (Marcescent banksia, Banksia marcescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel

Shrubby Chinese baeckea, Baeckea frutescens (Baeckia frutescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an
FLO4608720 Shrubby Chinese baeckea, Baeckea frutescens (Baeckia frutescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis'

Malabar catmint, Anisomeles malabarica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine
FLO4609174 Malabar catmint, Anisomeles malabarica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtis' Botanical Magazine, London, 1819.; (add.info.: Malabar catmint, Anisomeles malabarica)

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"Samuel Curtis: A Botanical Maestro and the Beauties of Flora" Step into the enchanting world of Samuel Curtis, a renowned botanist and publisher from London in the 19th century. His passion for flowers and plants knew no bounds, as he dedicated his life to capturing their exquisite beauty through stunning botanical illustrations. One such masterpiece is his handcoloured copperplate engraving of Dahlias sp, showcasing the vibrant hues and intricate details that make these flowers truly mesmerizing. Another captivating piece is the Claramond tulip, Tulipa suaveolens var. Latifolia, which Samuel Curtis skillfully brought to life on paper with meticulous precision. But it wasn't just about visual appeal for Curtis; he also explored scents in nature. The Smelly wallflower, Erysimum odoratum (Sweet-scented alpine hedge mustard), depicted in one of his engravings, exudes an intoxicating fragrance that transports you to a blooming alpine meadow. Curtis's dedication extended beyond individual species; he was fascinated by broader plant families as well. The Broad-leaved pimpernel, Anagallis latifolia, captured in another handcoloured engraving by Sydenham Edwards under Curtis's guidance showcases this fascination beautifully. His work didn't stop at creating breathtaking illustrations alone - Samuel Curtis founded William Curtis Botanical Magazine to share his discoveries with fellow enthusiasts worldwide. Through this publication, he introduced countless readers to the wonders of flora while educating them about different species' characteristics and habitats. The repeated mention of "Beauties of Flora" emphasizes how deeply enamored Samuel Curtis was with nature's creations. Each stroke on paper aimed not only to capture their physical attributes but also convey their essence – be it through colors or fragrances. Today we celebrate Samuel Curtis as a visionary artist who immortalized nature's masterpieces within the pages of his botanical magazine.