Catalogue of the Botanical Art Collection at the Hunt Institute
Scroll down after clicking "Search" to view results.
Accession Number: 8637.164
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: Solomon's Seal
Taxon: Polygonatum Miller, Liliaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 50.3 x 40.6
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
Signature: b.l.
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: One of several studies 999 Wade St HP
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.165
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: Indian Strawberry #14
Taxon: Potentilla indica (Andrews) Th. Wolf, Rosaceae ?
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 43.7 x 35.8
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Indian Strawberry (Duchesna Indica) [all text written on outside of folder]
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.166
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
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 Cinquefoil #7
Taxon: Potentilla simplex Michaux, Rosaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 43 x 35.3
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 28 May 1995
Place of Execution: Somme Woods, IL
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Common Cinquefoil (Potentilla simplex) Somme woods - 28th May 1995
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.167
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: English Primrose
Taxon: Primula vulgaris Hudson, Primulaceae
Description: potted plant with flowers
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 43.2 x 32
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution: Somme Woods, IL
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: English Primrose (primula vulgaris); potted
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.168
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
Copyright: ©1995, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Buttercup #3
Taxon: Ranunculus Linnaeus, Ranunculaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 35.5 x 42.8
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 7 May 1995
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Buttercup 999 Wade 7th May 1995
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.169
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
Copyright: ©1995, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Hispid Buttercup #2
Taxon: Ranunculus hispidus Hooker, Ranunculaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 35.2 x 42.6
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 6 May 1995
Place of Execution: Somme Woods, IL
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Hispid Buttercup. Ranunculas hispidus Botanic Garden, 6th May. Nursery AM Bright sunlight, almost too bright! 1-2 ft in height [1995 on cover sheet]
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.170
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: Swamp Buttercup #20
Taxon: Ranunculus septentrionalis Poiret, Ranunculaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 35.3 x 26.7
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Swamp Buttercup Ranunculas septentrionalis 999 Wade Street [flower facing to the right, smaller]
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.171
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
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 Buttercup #20
Taxon: Ranunculus septentrionalis Poiret, Ranunculaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces pasted together
Dimensions (cm): 35.3 x 26.7
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: May 1993
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Swamp Buttercup Ranunculas septentrionalis 999 Wade Street. May '93 [open flower facing out, larger]
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.171b
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: Swamp Buttercup (Ranunculus septentrionalis) (#15)
Taxon: Ranunculus septentrionalis Poiret, Ranunculaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink, reproduction
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces pasted together
Dimensions (cm): 35.3 x 27
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution: Highland Park, IL
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes:
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.172
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: Yellow Cone Flower #24
Taxon: Ratibida pinnata Barnhart, Asteraceae alt. Compositae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces pasted together
Dimensions (cm): 43 x 35.1
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Yellow Cone Flower (Ratibala pinnatifade) Somme Woods. July Saturday
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.173
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
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
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 48.7 x 40.2
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 2003
Place of Execution:
Signature: b.l.
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes:
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.174
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: untitled
Taxon: Rosa Linnaeus, Rosaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 50.7 x 38
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature: c.
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: rose with central large bloom and 3 buds
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.175
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
Copyright: ©1993, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Paririe Rose #40
Taxon: Rosa setigera Michaux, Rosaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper on board, multiple pieces pasted together
Dimensions (cm): 43.3 x 35.7
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Paririe Rose 969 Wade July '93 [Rose setigera on cover sheet
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.176
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
Copyright: ©1998, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Rudbeckia fulgida "Goldstrum" 1998 #4
Taxon: Rudbeckia fulgida Aiton, Asteraceae alt. Compositae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 52.3 x 36.5
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature: b.r.
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldstrum' (1998) front cover
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.177
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
Copyright: ©1993, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Black Eyed Susan #32
Taxon: Rudbeckia hirta Linnaeus, Asteraceae alt. Compositae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 42.7 x 35.2
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Door County July '93
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.177b
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: Black-Eyed Susan (#23)
Taxon: Rudbeckia hirta Linnaeus, Asteraceae alt. Compositae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink, reproduction
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 35.4 x 28.1
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes:
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.178
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:
Taxon: Salvia rosmarinus
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: illustration board
Dimensions (cm): 50.8 x 38.3
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: unfinished, potted plant
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.179
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
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
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 25.6 x 25.6
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1993
Place of Execution:
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes:
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.179b
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: Bloodroot #3
Taxon: Sanguinaria Linnaeus, Papaveraceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink, reproduction
Support: paper on board
Dimensions (cm): 27.5 x 19.6
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1993
Place of Execution:
Signature: b.r.
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes:
HIBD Exhibitions: Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman, 2025
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.180
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
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
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1995
Place of Execution:
Signature:
Published: Supanich, W. and D. Norman. 1996. Greenfingers: Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii). Chicago Tribune 27 October.
Printmaker:
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
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.181
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
Copyright: ©1995, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Chairman's Rush #30
Taxon: Schoenoplectus americanus (Persoon) Volkart, Cyperaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink, whiteout
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 50.5 x 35.2
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 27 August 1995
Place of Execution:
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: From Wild Flowers of the North Shore series; Chairman's rush (Scirpus americanus) Sword Grass. Sedge family (Cyperaceae). Botanic Garden Sunday 27th August 1995. Oops! I do not like this paper.
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.182
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:
Taxon: Schoenoplectus americanus (Persoon) Volkart, Cyperaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink, watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 47.8 x 37
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature: b.r.
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes:
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.183
Artist Name: Norman, Derek
Life Span: (1937–)
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
Copyright: ©1998, Derek Norman. All rights reserved. Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Gift of the artist.
Title: Softstem bulrush, Scirpus validus
Taxon: Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (C. C. Gmelin) Palla, Cyperaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 50.4 x 36.4
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 4th July 1998
Place of Execution:
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: 1998, Sand Prairie, 4th July
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.184
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: Royal Catchfly (Silene regia)
Taxon: Silene regia Sims, Caryophyllaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 46 x 40
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature: b.c.
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: title and plant name on mat; almost the same as other catchfly; plant part details
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
Accession Number: 8637.185
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: Royal Catchfly (Silene regia)
Taxon: Silene regia Sims, Caryophyllaceae
Description:
Medium: pen and ink
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 47.9 x 36.9
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature: b.c.
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: title and plant name on mat; on back: 6. Royal Catchfly Habitat: Open woods, glades, meadows & calcareous prairies Status: Critically imperiled & endangered; almost the same as 8637.184
HIBD Exhibitions:
HIBD Publications:
