Catalogue of the Botanical Art Collection at the Hunt Institute
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Accession Number: 8637.118
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: Lilium philadelphicum #22
Taxon: Lilium philadelphicum Linnaeus, Liliaceae
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Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces pasted together
Dimensions (cm): 42.9 x 35.3
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Lilium philadelphicum 27th March 1993 Botanic Garden [single open flower]
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Accession Number: 8637.119
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: Lilium philadelphicum #22
Taxon: Lilium philadelphicum Linnaeus, Liliaceae
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Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces pasted together
Dimensions (cm): 43.1 x 35.3
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Lilium philadelphicum 20th March 1993 Botanic Garden [open flower and bud on single stem]
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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: 8637.121
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©2008, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Large Twayblade (Liparis liliflia), 2008
Taxon: Liparis Richard, Orchidaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 46.2 x 37.7
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Notes: 3 details on bottom
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Accession Number: 8637.122
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©1999, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Lobelia cardinalis
Taxon: Lobelia cardinalis Linnaeus, Campanulaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces
Dimensions (cm): 73.4 x 37
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Notes: Lobelia cardinalis September '99 Studio 999; 2 pieces, lower stem on smaller sheet
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Accession Number: 8637.123
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: Great lobelia #37
Taxon: Lobelia siphilitica Linnaeus, Campanulaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces
Dimensions (cm): 51.1 x 35.6
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Great Lobelia )Lobelia siphilitica) Botanic Garden Aug '93
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Accession Number: 8637.123b
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: Great lobelia (#22)
Taxon: Lobelia siphilitica Linnaeus, Campanulaceae
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Medium: pen and ink, reproduction
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces
Dimensions (cm): 35.9 x 28
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Great Lobelia )Lobelia siphilitica) Botanic Garden Aug '93
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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.
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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: 8637.125
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: Swamp Candle #30
Taxon: Lysimachia terrestris Britton, Sterns & Poggenburg, Primulaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 43 x 35.4
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Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Swamp Candle - Bulb bearing loosestrife (Lysimachia terrestris) July 1993 999 Wade St. (f. Chuck's place)
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Accession Number: 8637.126
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Copyright: ©1996, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Canada Mayflower #3
Taxon: Maianthemum canadense Desfontaines, Convallariaceae
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Medium: pen and ink, graphite pencil
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 50.1 x 35.4
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Date of Execution: 16 June 1996
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Notes: Canada Mayflower, Wild Lily-of-the-valley (Maianthemum canadense) Lily family Liliaceae. Several found during the month of June at 999 Wade along the top of the ravine east of the house. Ive never seen these here before maybe a combination of the excessive rain and the rich, woodland soil. Drawn in the studio June 16th 1996
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Accession Number: 8637.127
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: False Soloman Seal #23
Taxon: Maianthemum racemosum (Linnaeus) Link, Convallariaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces
Dimensions (cm): 43 x 36.1
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Date of Execution: 30 May 1993
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Wild or False Solomon's Seal (Vagnera racemosa) 999 Wade 30th ay 1993
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Accession Number: 8637.128
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: Untitled pencil
Taxon: Malvaceae ?
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Medium: graphite pencil
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 51.8 x 36.8
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Date of Execution: 1 September 2005
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Notes: with measurements, 1 September 2005 A) Slight fuzz on outer edge of leaves
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Accession Number: 8637.129
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 #4
Taxon: Mertensia virginica (Linnaeus) Persoon ex Link, Boraginaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 36.1 x 28.2
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Notes: "original drawing" From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series
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Accession Number: 8637.129b
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 (#4)
Taxon: Mertensia virginica (Linnaeus) Persoon ex Link, Boraginaceae
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Medium: reproduction
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 35.2 x 27.8
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Accession Number: 8637.130
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: Virginia Bluebells #4
Taxon: Mertensia virginica (Linnaeus) Persoon ex Link, Boraginaceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 43.3 x 36.5
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Date of Execution: 2 May 1994
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginea) 999 Wade St. 2nd May '94
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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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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: 8637.134
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: Mimosa pudica
Taxon: Mimosa pudica Linnaeus, Fabaceae alt. Leguminosae
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Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 43 x 35
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Published: "Greenfingers" Derek Norman & Wanda Supanich, 1996, Chicago Tribune
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Notes: Mimosa pudica The sensitive plant. October 1995. At home & at the Botanic Garden; potted flowering mimosa with bambook stake
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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: 8637.137
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: Common Evening Primrose #13
Taxon: Oenothera biennis Linnaeus, Onagraceae
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Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper, two pieces taped together
Dimensions (cm): 52.5 x 35.6
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Date of Execution: 25 June 1995
Place of Execution: Somme Woods, IL
Signature: b.c.
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Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Common Evening Primrose. Evening Primrose family (Onagraceae) (Oenothera biennis). Somme woods - Saturday 25th June '95. Extremely hot, but beautiful. 2 sheets taped together, very long
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Accession Number: 8637.138
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: Small Sundrops (Oenothera perennis)
Taxon: Oenothera perennis Linnaeus, Onagraceae
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Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 49.8 x 36.8
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Date of Execution: 22 June 2004
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Notes: 2004, "(14"inches high) tall Highmore Prairie H.P. Tuesday 22nd June
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Accession Number: 8637.139a
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: Oncidium Sherry Baby
Taxon: Oncidium Swartz, Orchidaceae
Description: 1 of 2 sheets, top of flowering stem
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 50.9 x 35.4
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Date of Execution: 18 November 1995
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Published: "Greenfingers" Derek Norman & Wanda Supanich, 1996, Chicago Tribune
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Notes: Oncidium Sherry Baby Sweet Fragrance. November 18th '95 [2 sheets, top of flowering stem]
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Accession Number: 8637.139b
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: Oncidium Sherry Baby
Taxon: Oncidium Swartz, Orchidaceae
Description: 2 of 2 sheets, bottom of stem and top view of pot
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 50.5 x 35.4
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Date of Execution: 18 November 1995
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
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Published: "Greenfingers" Derek Norman & Wanda Supanich, 1996, Chicago Tribune
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Notes: Oncidium Sherry Baby Sweet Fragrance. November 18th '95 [2 sheets, bottom of stem and top view of pot]
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