Catalogue of the Botanical Art Collection at the Hunt Institute
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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: ©2025, 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: 8637.115
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2025, 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: 8637.120
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2025, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Tway Blade
Taxon: Liparis Richard, Orchidaceae
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Medium: pen and ink, graphite pencil
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 45.3 x 39.3
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Notes: 4 details on bottom
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.124
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2025, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title:
Taxon: Citrus Linnaeus, Rutaceae
Description: flowering stems with small fruits
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 50.9 x 35.3
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Published: "Greenfingers" Wanda Supanich & Derek Norman, 1996, Chicago Tribune; "Plants at a Glance" Derek Norman & Lee Randhava, 2000, Chicago Sun Times
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Notes: no information on drawing or cover sheet
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Accession Number: 8637.131
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: Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
Taxon: Mertensia virginica (Linnaeus) Persoon ex Link, Boraginaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 45.7 x 37
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Date of Execution: 2005
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Signature: b.c.
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HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.132
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: Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) 24
Taxon: Mertensia virginica (Linnaeus) Persoon ex Link, Boraginaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 50.5 x 36.9
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Date of Execution: 2004
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Notes: April/May 2004 999 Wade St
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.133
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2025, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
Taxon: Mertensia virginica (Linnaeus) Persoon ex Link, Boraginaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: acetate tracing film
Dimensions (cm): 45.6 x 38.4
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HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.135
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: Wild Bergamot #23
Taxon: Monarda fistulosa Linnaeus, Lamiaceae alt. Labiatae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper mounted to board
Dimensions (cm): 38.4 x 24.6
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Date of Execution: 1994
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Published: Norman, D. and L. Randhava. 2003. Prairie plants: Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa). Chicago Sun-Times
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Wild Bergamot (mint family) Monarda fistulosa). 16th July 1994. Somme Woods, Bright sun, then rain!
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.136
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: Indian Pipe #23
Taxon: Monotropa uniflora Linnaeus, Ericaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper mounted to board
Dimensions (cm): 42.3 x 35.4
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Date of Execution: 1995
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora). Heath family Ericaceae. 999 Wade Street, 4th August '95
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.162
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2010, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: May Apple
Taxon: Podophyllum Linnaeus, Berberidaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 50.5 x 40.4
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Date of Execution: 2010
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Notes: Wade St. Highland Park IL April 2010 999 Wade
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.164
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2025, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Solomon's Seal
Taxon: Polygonatum Miller, Liliaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 50.3 x 40.6
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Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
Signature: b.l.
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Notes: One of several studies 999 Wade St HP
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.173
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2003, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Grey-Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
Taxon: Ratibida pinnata Barnhart, Asteraceae alt. Compositae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 48.7 x 40.2
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Date of Execution: 2003
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HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.176
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: Sansevieria
Taxon: Dracaena Vandelli ex Linnaeus, Asparagaceae
Description: potted plant
Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 50.9 x 35.3
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Date of Execution: December 1995
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Published: Supanich, W. and D. Norman. 1996. Greenfingers, Chicago Tribune
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Notes: Sansevieria 'Lemon Lime' Snake Plant. Studio Nov/Dec 1995; potted and flowering
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Accession Number: 8637.177
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: Tall Cinquefoil (Potentilla arguta)
Taxon: Drymocallis arguta (Pursh) Rydberg, Rosaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
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Dimensions (cm): 45.3 x 36.9
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Notes: Tall Cinquefoil (Potentilla arguta)
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Accession Number: 8637.178
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: Tall Cinquefoil #17
Taxon: Drymocallis arguta (Pursh) Rydberg, Rosaceae
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Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 43 x 35.5
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Date of Execution: 9 July 1995
Place of Execution: Chicago, IL
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Tall Cinquefoil (Potentilla arguta). Rose family (Rosaceae) Botanic Garden 9th July. Warm, not too hot, just right bright sun. [1995 written on cover sheet]
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Accession Number: 8637.179
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: Bloodroot #9
Taxon: Sanguinaria Linnaeus, Papaveraceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 25.6 x 25.6
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Date of Execution: 1993
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HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.179b
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2025, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Bloodroot #3
Taxon: Sanguinaria Linnaeus, Papaveraceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink, reproduction
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 27.5 x 19.6
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Date of Execution: 2025
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Signature: b.r.
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HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.180
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: Christmas cacti
Taxon: Schlumbergera Lemaire, Cactaceae
Description: plant in pot
Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 50.8 x 34.7
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Date of Execution: 1995
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Published: Supanich, W. and D. Norman. 1996. Greenfingers: Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii). Chicago Tribune 27 October.
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Notes: Christmas cacti Schlumbergera (Schlumbergera bridgesii) November 2nd & 3rd, 4th & 5th 1995. At home in studio; potted
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.189
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2006, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum)
Taxon: Silphium perfoliatum Linnaeus, Asteraceae alt. Compositae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 46 x 36.6
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Date of Execution: 2006
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Signature: b.r.
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HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
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Accession Number: 8637.198
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2025, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Cord grass (Spartina pectinata)
Taxon: Spartina pectinata Bosc ex Link, Poaceae alt. Gramineae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink, watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 47.8 x 36.9
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