Catalogue of the Botanical Art Collection at the Hunt Institute
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Accession Number: 8637.096a
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Wild Geranium #3
Taxon: Geranium maculatum Linnaeus, Geraniaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 22.2 x 16.3
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Notes: "original drawing" From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series See Wild Geranium #8
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.096b
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Wild Geranium #8
Taxon: Geranium maculatum Linnaeus, Geraniaceae
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Medium: pen and ink, reproduction
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 30 x 21.9
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series (See wild Geranium #3 original drawing) Number 8 drawn in ink.
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.097
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)
Taxon: Geranium maculatum Linnaeus, Geraniaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 44.9 x 36.9
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Accession Number: 8637.098
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: notes W. geranium (?)
Taxon: Geranium maculatum Linnaeus, Geraniaceae
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Medium: graphite
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 51.4 x 36.9
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Notes: Friday 27th May, sketches
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Accession Number: 8637.099
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Long plumed Purple Arens (?) or Prairie Smoke Geum triflorum
Taxon: Geum triflorum Pursh, Rosaceae
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Medium: graphite
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 52.5 x 36.8
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Notes: Chicago Botanic Garden Tuesday 10th May a most beautiful day '80's
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Accession Number: 8637.100
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2000, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Ivy Topiary
Taxon: Hedera helix Linnaeus, Araliaceae
Description: topiary
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 47.9 x 31.4
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Notes: Ivy Topiary (Hedera helix) 2000 written on cover sheet; heart-shaped topiary
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Accession Number: 8637.101
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©1994, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Sneezeweed #31
Taxon: Helenium autumnale Linnaeus, Asteraceae alt. Compositae
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Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces pasted together
Dimensions (cm): 43.1 x 35.9
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Date of Execution: 11 September 1994
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) 999 Wade Street H.P. 11th Sept '94
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Accession Number: 8637.102
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©1993, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Woodland Sunflower #34
Taxon: Helianthus divaricatus Linnaeus, Asteraceae alt. Compositae
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Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces pasted together
Dimensions (cm): 42.8 x 35.5
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Date of Execution: July 1993
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Woodland Sunflower Botanic Garden/999 Wade St. July 1993 [Helianthus divaricatus on cover sheet] [2 versions with all the same info, slightly different compositions, different specimens] 2 flowers
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Accession Number: 8637.103
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©1993, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Woodland Sunflower #34
Taxon: Helianthus divaricatus Linnaeus, Asteraceae alt. Compositae
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Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces pasted together
Dimensions (cm): 43.3 x 35.6
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Date of Execution: July 1993
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Woodland Sunflower Botanic Garden/999 Wade St. July 1993 [Helianthus divaricatus on cover sheet] [2 versions with all the same info, slightly different compositions, different specimens] 3 flowers
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Accession Number: 8637.104
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©1994, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Sharp Lobed Hepatica #1
Taxon: Hepatica acutiloba De Candolle, Ranunculaceae
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Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces pasted together
Dimensions (cm): 43.3 x 35.9
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Date of Execution: 17 April 1994
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Sunday 17th April '94 from Chuck Linhoff's ravine garden; Leaf Sunday 24th April '94 (pasted on top of larger sheet)
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Accession Number: 8637.105
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Untitled
Taxon: Hibiscus Linnaeus, Malvaceae ?
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Medium: graphite pencil
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 50.9 x 37.8
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Notes: no info, Hibiscus/morning glory buds ?
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Accession Number: 8637.106
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©1995, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)
Taxon: Hippeastrum Herbert, Amaryllidaceae
Description: potted plant
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 50.9 x 34.7
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Date of Execution: November 1995
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Published: "Greenfingers" Wanda Supanich & Derek Norman, 1996, Chicago Tribune
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Notes: Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) November 1995. Studio; potted flowering stalk tied to bamboo stake
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Accession Number: 8637.107
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2000, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Hydrangea macrophylla
Taxon: Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunberg) Seringe, Hydrangeaceae
Description: potted plant
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 43.4 x 33.6
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Date of Execution: 5 March 2000
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Notes: Hydrangea macrophylla; Hydrangea; drawing 19th February-5th March 2000. Studio-999 Wade Street. Highland Park; potted and unfinished
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Accession Number: 8637.108
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©1993, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Virginia Waterleaf #25
Taxon: Hydrophyllum virginianum Linnaeus, Hydrophyllaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 35.5 x 27.9
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Date of Execution: 6 June 1993
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) 999 Wade Street. Highland Park. 6th June '93
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Accession Number: 8637.109
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Blue Flag (#15)
Taxon: Iris Linnaeus, Iridaceae
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Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 35.9 x 27
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Published: "Woodland Wildflowers" Derek Norman & Lee Randhava, 2000, Chicago Sun Times
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Notes: #8 Blue Flag. Original Drawing.
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Accession Number: 8637.109b
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Blue Flag (#15)
Taxon: Iris Linnaeus, Iridaceae
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Medium: reproduction, whiteout
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 35.5 x 28.8
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Accession Number: 8637.110
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Larger Blueflag Iris (Iris versicolor)
Taxon: Iris versicolor Linnaeus, Iridaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 47.6 x 37.9
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Signature: b.r.
Published: "Woodland Wildflowers" Derek Norman & Lee Randhava, 2000, Chicago Sun Times
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Notes: "title and plant name on mat; on back: 8. Larger Blueflag Iris Habitat: Sedge meadows, wet open woods, wet stream banks, soggy loamy soil Status: Somewhat rare." "wednesday am, 7th June Reed Turner Beautiful day [illegible] excellent condition."
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Accession Number: 8637.111
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©1998, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Juncus nodorus
Taxon: Juncus nodosus Linnaeus, Juncaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 50.5 x 36.9
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Date of Execution: 4 July 1998
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Notes: Sand Prairie 4th July 1998; Juncus nodosus (native) 1998 written on cover sheet
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Accession Number: 8637.112
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©1994, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Two-Flowered Cythia #10
Taxon: Krigia biflora (Walter) S. F. Blake, Asteraceae alt. Compositae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces pasted together
Dimensions (cm): 43.3 x 35.6
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Date of Execution: 21 May 1994
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Two-flowered Cynthia [sic] Krigia biflora Botanic Garden May 21st 1994
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Accession Number: 8637.113
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2004, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Pale Vetchling (Lathyrus ochrolencus)
Taxon: Lathyrus ochroleucus Hooker, Fabaceae alt. Leguminosae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 49.2 x 37
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Date of Execution: 18 and 19 May 2004
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Signature: b.c.
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Notes: 18th + 19th May, 2004 notes on bottom: "Lathyrus ochrolencus 18" high-- Reed Turner Preserve 18 & 19th May. Damp and a little cold on 18th sunny and warm on 19th--Beautiful"
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Accession Number: 8637.114
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©1995, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Dense Blazing Star #22
Taxon: Liatris spicata (Linnaeus) Willdenow, Asteraceae alt. Compositae
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Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper, two pieces taped together
Dimensions (cm): 63.2 x 35.4
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Date of Execution: 30 July 1995
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata). Botanic Garden July 30th '95 Unbelievably hot & humid; 2 pieces of paper taped together, very long
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Accession Number: 8637.115
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
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Taxon: Lilium Linnaeus, Liliaceae
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Medium: graphite with portions inked, unfinished
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 48.8 x 36.6
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HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.116
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Michigan Lily 7
Taxon: Lilium michiganense Farwell, Liliaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 35.6 x 26.8
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Published: "Wildflowers of the Midwest" Derek Norman & Art Muller, 1997, Chicago Tribune
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Notes: original drawing From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series
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Accession Number: 8637.116b
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2024, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Michigan Lily #16
Taxon: Lilium michiganense Farwell, Liliaceae
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Medium: reproduction
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 35.4 x 27.8
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Published: "Wildflowers of the Midwest" Derek Norman & Art Muller, 1997, Chicago Tribune
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Accession Number: 8637.117
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2005, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Michigan Lily 9 Lillium michiganense
Taxon: Lilium michiganense Farwell, Liliaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
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Dimensions (cm): 46.3 x 36.6
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