Kennedya rubicunda (Schneev.) Vent

late 18th century - early 19th century · Drawing · 30.1 × 20 cm

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Not on view at present

Where is “Kennedya rubicunda (Schneev.) Vent” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

Checked: 15 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum

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About the work

All we know about this artist was that he or she was based in Maidstone in Kent, and his or her work was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1780. Power produced several botanical illustrations around the year 1800. The artist's work is on vellum and in the style of Georg Dionysus Ehret (1708-70), and it is possible that he or she was one of his many pupils.

Here the artist has chosen to present the Dusty Coral Pea in a rather flat and diagrammatic style. It is a competent drawing, and accurately represents the botanical details. But it is slightly stiff and formal, which suggests the work of an amateur rather than a professional artist.

Victoria and Albert Museum