Sprekelia formosissima (L.) Herb
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Waar is „Sprekelia formosissima (L.) Herb” nu? Collectie: Victoria and Albert Museum, Londen. Nu niet te zien. Gecontroleerd 25 september 2026.
Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk
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Over het werk
Brown possibly painted this and his other plant subjects in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. His patron, Lord Bute (1713-92), advised Princess Augusta on the development of Kew, and in 1784 Brown became botanical painter to George, Prince of Wales (the future George IV). Brown’s drawings are similar in presentation to those of the renowned botanical artist Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-70), under whom he may have studied. Ehret was a successful botanical artist who at times supported himself by teaching.
This image is painted on vellum. Professional botanical illustrators in the 18th century often preferred vellum to paper. Its smooth surface enabled them to paint very fine detail. It also helped to give a sheen to the painting of leaves and petals. The Aztec Lily was native to Central America.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Gegevens
- Inventarisnummer
- D.326-1890
Wat het toont
In de catalogus
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- Afbeelding: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
