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Flower Illustration from the Reeves Collection
Plate 434 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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This stunning flower illustration is Plate 434 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The collection, which consists of over 1,200 drawings, was created during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Canton, China, by English botanist and artist John Reeves. Reeves, who served as the official botanical artist for the British East India Company in China from 1794 to 1806, meticulously documented the diverse flora of the region, focusing primarily on angiosperms, or flowering plants. This particular illustration showcases a magnificent yellow flowering plant, likely an angiosperm, with its long, slender stem and intricately detailed petals. The Reeves Collection is an invaluable resource for botanical research, providing a unique record of the botanical discoveries made during the height of European exploration in Asia. The illustrations in the collection are notable for their high-quality and accuracy, reflecting Reeves' exceptional artistic skill and dedication to botanical science. This particular illustration, with its vibrant yellow hues and delicate details, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich and diverse flora of China during the 19th century. The Reeves Collection continues to inspire and inform botanical research, providing a valuable link to the past and a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
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