Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Museums > Garden Museum
Pterostylis rufa, rusty hood
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Pterostylis rufa, rusty hood
Pterostylis rufa, rusty hood - Illustration from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Date: 1796
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14376454
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
1796 Bauer Exotic Francis Hood Orchid Rufa Rusty
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> B
> Franz Andreas Bauer
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Museums
> Garden Museum
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Museums
> Natural History Museum
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Royalty
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Kew
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration showcases the rusty hood orchid, Pterostylis rufa, as it was depicted in the Delineation of Exotic Plants Cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew, published in 1796. The detailed drawing was created by the skilled hand of Franz Andreas Bauer, a prominent botanical artist of the time. The rusty hood orchid is native to Australia and is characterized by its distinctive, rust-colored labellum, which gives the orchid its common name. The intricate details of the orchid's petals, sepals, and reproductive structures are beautifully rendered in this illustration, providing a glimpse into the remarkable diversity of the plant world during the late 18th century. The rusty hood orchid is just one of the many exotic specimens that were collected and cultivated at Kew Gardens, making it an important center for botanical research and discovery. This illustration, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, remains an invaluable resource for understanding the history of botanical exploration and the beauty of the natural world.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.