Catalogue of the Botanical Art Collection at the Hunt Institute

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Accession Number: 0853.051
Artist Name: Unknown
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Credit:
Title: ''Solidago''
Taxon:

Solidago Linnaeus, Asteraceae alt. Compositae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 36.5 x 26.5
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Date of Execution:
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Signature:
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Notes: "19-2"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.052
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Stevia violacea''
Taxon:

Stevia Cavanilles, Asteraceae alt. Compositae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 25 x 16.5
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "Manning [Robert Manning (fl. 1824-1850), British, agent sent to Mexico in 1824 by Baraclay and Co. to negotiate loans with the Mexican government] / Mexico / [18]28 / 19-1"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.053
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Stevia callora''
Taxon:

Stevia Cavanilles, Asteraceae alt. Compositae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 25 x 16
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1824
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "Nutt [Nuttall] 1824 / 19-1"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.054
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Stevia tomentosa''
Taxon:

Stevia Cavanilles, Asteraceae alt. Compositae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 27 x 19
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "Mexico / Many [Robert Manning (fl. 1824-1850), British, agent sent to Mexico in 1824 by Baraclay and Co. to negotiate loans with the Mexican government]"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.055
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Tagetes tenuifolia''
Taxon:

Tagetes Linnaeus, Asteraceae alt. Compositae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 24.5 x 17.5
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1825
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
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Printmaker:
Notes: "Nepal / Mrs Marrayat [Mrs. Joseph Marryat, member Horticultural Society of London, private collector of plants, developed extensive gardens at their estate Wimbledon House, Surrey] / S. America 1825 / 19-2"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.056
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Tagetes florida''
Taxon:

Tagetes Linnaeus, Asteraceae alt. Compositae

Description:
Medium: watercolor, pencil
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 27 x 18.5
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "Many [Robert Manning (fl. 1824-1850), British, agent sent to Mexico in 1824 by Baraclay and Co. to negotiate loans with the Mexican government] / Mexico 1828 / 19-2"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.057
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Tanacetum incurvum''
Taxon:

Tanacetum Linnaeus, Asteraceae alt. Compositae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 36 x 26.5
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1830
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "N. Siberia / 1827"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.058
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Tragopogon ruber''
Taxon:

Tragopogon Linnaeus, Asteraceae alt. Compositae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 26 x 18
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "H. [?] / 1827 / 19-1"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.059
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Troximum [sic, Troximon intended] sp.''
Taxon:

Agoseris Rafinesque, Asteraceae alt. Compositae

Description:
Medium: watercolor, pencil
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 37 x 26.5
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Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
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Printmaker:
Notes: "Richardson [John Richardson (1787-1865) Scot naturalist and plant collector in North America] 1827 / N. America / 19-1"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.060
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Zexmenia tagetiflora''
Taxon:

Zexmenia La Llave, Asteraceae alt. Compositae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 32.5 x 24
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
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Printmaker:
Notes: "D. Don Mss. [David Don (1800-1841), Librarian to the Linnean Society (1822-1841)] [Manuscript] / Mexico / Manning [Robert Manning (fl. 1824-1850), British, agent sent to Mexico in 1824 by Baraclay and Co. to negotiate loans with the Mexican government] 1828 / 19-2"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.061
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Taxanthema speciosa''
Taxon:

Statice Linnaeus, Plumbaginaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor, pencil
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 25 x 30.5
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "H[oare?]"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.062
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Anagalis [sic] latifolia?''
Taxon:

Anagallis Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 26.5 x 18
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
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Printmaker:
Notes: "Madeira 1829"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.063
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Androsace lactea''
Taxon:

Androsace Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 20.5 x 27.5
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1830
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "Dr. Fischer [Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854), Director of the Imperial Garden at St. Petersburg (1823-1850)] 1829 / 5-1"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.064
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Cyclamen vernum''
Taxon:

Cyclamen Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 16 x 23.5
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "Col [perhaps James Colvill of Colvill Nursery, King's Road]"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.065
Artist Name: Unknown (Mr. R. Bevan)
Life Span: (active 1820-1840)
Nationality: England
Gender:
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Credit:
Title: ''Cyclamen repandum''
Taxon:

Cyclamen Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 19 x 24
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1827
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "Bevan [18]26"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.066
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Lubinia atropurpurea''
Taxon:

Lubinia Commerson ex Ventenat, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 27.5 x 19
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1828
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "D. [18]27"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.067
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Lysimachia affinis''
Taxon:

Lysimachia Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 33.5 x 24
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1828
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.068
Artist Name: Unknown (WH)
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Nationality:
Gender:
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Credit:
Title: ''Lysimachia ciliata''
Taxon:

Lysimachia Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 20.5 x 21
Image Size:
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Date of Execution:
Place of Execution:
Signature: WH (b.l.)
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Printmaker:
Notes: "WH"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.069
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Lysimachia stricta''
Taxon:

Lysimachia Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 35.5 x 26.5
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1827
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "Kew [Kew Gardens] / 1825"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.070
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Lysimachia quadrifolia''
Taxon:

Lysimachia Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 26.5 x 23
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "y [18]29"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.071
Artist Name: Unknown (Carr)
Life Span: (active 1820-1840)
Nationality: England
Gender:
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Credit:
Title: ''Lysimachia angustifolia''
Taxon:

Lysimachia Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 27 x 19
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1828
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "Carr / 1828"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.072
Artist Name: Unknown (Lehman)
Life Span: (active 1820-1840)
Nationality: England
Gender:
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Credit:
Title: ''Primula verticillata''
Taxon:

Primula Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 26.5 x 18.5
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "Lehman / Hamburgh / H. / 1829"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.073
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
Image (click image to view):
Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Primula pallasii''
Taxon:

Primula Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 26.5 x 18
Image Size:
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1830
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "H[oare?] 1828 / 5-1"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.074
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Primula sinensis alba''
Taxon:

Primula Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 26 x 21.5
Image Size: 23.5 x 18.5
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1828
Place of Execution:
Signature: E. D. (b.l.)
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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Accession Number: 0853.075
Artist Name: Donovan, Edward (attr. to)
Life Span: 1768–1837
Nationality: England
Gender: Male
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Credit: Courtesy, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Title: ''Samolus littoralis''
Taxon:

Samolus Linnaeus, Primulaceae

Description:
Medium: watercolor
Support: paper
Dimensions (cm): 20.5 x 16
Image Size: 15.5 x 11
Edition:
Date of Execution: 1829
Place of Execution:
Signature:
Published:
Printmaker:
Notes: "Mackey [perhaps Mackay's Clapton Nursery of King's Road, Chelsea and Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, offered plants from western Australia] 1826] 1829"; 5 volumes of 119, 150, 162, 128, and 150 paintings (nearly all by Donovan with some by other hands including E. Duncombe, M. Fox, WH, EK, JK, and LR) accessioned with prefix 0851., 0852., 0853., 0854., and 0855. The monogram E. D. (in block letters) indicates Edward Donovan and ED (in script) indicates E. Duncombe (see accession 0853.76).
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