Ferdinand Lucas Bauer Collection

Livistona humilis, sand palm
Plate 225 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Cephalotus follicularis, Australian pitcher plant
An illustration by Ferdinand Bauer of an Australian pitcher plant, one of the few plants capable of trapping and digesting insects

Pinus strobus L. Weymouth or white pine

Banksia coccinea, 19th century C016 / 5535
Scarlet banksia (Banksia coccinea), 19th-century artwork. This artwork is from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Austrian botanical illustrator Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826)

Eucalyptus pruinosa, silver-leaved box
Plate 56 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Arum dioscoridis
Engraving by George Sowerby from original watercolour by Ferdinand Bauer, published in Flora graeca 10 (1840) by James Edward Smith

Banksia coccinea, scarlet banksia
Plate 139 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Cephalotus follicularis, Australian pitcher plant
Plate 42 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Hydromys chrysogaster, water rat
Plate 1 from a collection of 49 original watercolour drawings of animals by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826), from the H.M.S. Investigator expedition to Australia, 1801-1803

Stylidium scandens, climbing trigger plant
Plate 82 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Rhynchoglossum obliquum, artwork C016 / 5646
Rhynchoglossum obliquum. Engraving by Franz Bauer (from a drawing by Ferdinand Bauer) published in Plantae javanicae raroriores (1838)

Rhynchoglossum obliquum
Engraving by Franz Bauer from a drawing by Ferdinand Bauer, published in Plantae javanicae raroriores (1838)

Psephotus dissimilis, hooded parrot
Plate 14 from Ferdinand Lucas Bauers zoological watercolours and drawings observed during Captain Matthew Flinders circumnavigational survey of Australia (Investigator 1801-1803)

Banksia speciosa, showy banksia
Plate 140 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Lambertia formosa, mountain devil
Engraving by Daniel Mackenzie from a drawing by Ferdinand Bauer, made in 1796, from herbarium material sent to Lambert by Henry de Ponthieu from the West Indies

Nerium oleander, oleander

Flindersia australis, crow ash tree

Brasenia schreberi, water shield
Plate 3 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Adenia heterophylla, lacewing vine
Plate 60 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Doryanthes excelsa, gymea lily
Coloured engraving by Ferdinand Bauer, published in Illustrationes florae Novae Hollandiae (1816). Made from field sketches

Barnardius zonarius, Australian ringneck
Plate 21 from Ferdinand Lucas Bauers zoological watercolours and drawings observed during Captain Matthew Flinders circumnavigational survey of Australia (Investigator 1801-1803)

Portunus pelagicus, blue swimming crab
Plate 50 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. Ventral view of the large swimming crab native to Indo-Pacific waters

Litoria aurea, golden bell frog
Plate 26 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826)

Platycercus exmius, eastern rosella
Plate 18 from Ferdinand Lucas Bauers zoological watercolours and drawings observed during Captain Matthew Flinders circumnavigational survey of Australia (Investigator 1801-1803)

Vombatus ursinus, common wombat
Plate 8 from a collection of 49 original watercolour drawings of animals by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826), from the H.M.S. Investigator expedition to Australia, 1801-1803

Platycercus venustus, northern rosella
Plate 19 from Ferdinand Lucas Bauers zoological watercolours and drawings observed during Captain Matthew Flinders circumnavigational survey of Australia (Investigator 1801-1803)

Flower crab, 18th century artwork C016 / 5863
Flower crab (Portunus pelagicus), watercolour. Cut out from Plate 49 by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer from his collection of zoological drawings

Franklandia fucifolia, artwork C016 / 5645
Franklandia fucifolia. Proof etching by I. Pye (based on Ferdinand Bauers drawing) prepared for A voyage to Terra Australis (1814) by Matthew Flinders

Passion flower (Passiflora aurantia) C016 / 5644
Passion flower (Passiflora aurantia). Engraving by Weddell (based on Ferdinand Bauers unpublished drawing) published in Collectanea botanica (1821) by John Lindley

Streblorrhiza speciosa, rtwork C016 / 5643
Streblorrhiza speciosa. Lithograph by M. Fahrmbacher, based on a sketch by Ferdinand Bauer. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Spider orchid, 19th century C013 / 6694
Spider orchid (Bartholina burmanniana), 19th-century artwork. This lithograph by Gebhart is from an original pencil drawing by Austrian botanical illustrator Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826)

Picture No. 10717425
Plate 141 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Ptychosperma elegans, solitare palm
Plate 223 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Portunus pelagicus, flower crab
Cut out from Plate 49, watercolour by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer from his collection of Zoological drawings

Duboisia myoporoides R. Br. Prodr. : 448 (1810), Solanaceae
Britten (1909:144) List, 108 Duboisia myoporoides Br. By Ferdinand Bauer. Drawing 526 x 355 mm, specimen from Sydney region and elsewhere in New South Wales, gathered by Brown, November 1804

Tommaso Salvadori (1835-1923)
Count Adelaro Tommaso Salvadori Paleotti was one of ten eminent ornithologists who assisted Richard Bowdler Sharpe, Head of the Bird Section. Image shows Tommaso working on flamingoes, c. 1890

Cycas media, nut palm

Grevillea banksii, red silky oak
Plate 132 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Cycas angulata, cycad
Plate 159 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Eucalyptus lehmanni, bushy yate
Plate 55 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Solanum hystrix, Afghan thistle
Plate 107 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Thysanotus patersonii, twining fringe-lily
Plate 212 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Norfolk Island drawing 4
A sketch taken from Botanical Drawings from Australia by Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826)

Gyrostemon ramulosus, sandhill corkbark
Plate 123 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Antiaris toxicaria, ipoh tree
Plate 154 by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Myristica insipida, nutmeg
Plate 124 by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Passiflora aurantia, passion flower
Engraving by Weddell based on Ferdinand Bauers unpublished drawing published in Collectanea botanica (1821) by John Lindley

Digitalis viridiflora, foxglove
Engraving by Ferdinand Bauer based on his own watercolour now in the Royal Horticultural Society, published in Digitalium monographia (1821) by John Lindley

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Ferdinand Lucas Bauer: A Botanical Journey through Nature's Masterpieces Step into the world of Ferdinand Lucas Bauer, a renowned botanical artist whose passion for capturing the intricate beauty of plants has left an indelible mark on the art world. From his delicate renderings of Livistona humilis, also known as the sand palm, to his mesmerizing portrayal of Cephalotus follicularis, the Australian pitcher plant, Bauer's artwork transports us to enchanting landscapes. One cannot help but be captivated by Bauer's depiction of Pinus strobus L. Weymouth or white pine, where every needle seems meticulously placed with utmost precision. His attention to detail is equally evident in Banksia coccinea, a 19th-century masterpiece that showcases vibrant red hues against a backdrop of lush green foliage. In Eucalyptus pruinosa, commonly referred to as silver-leaved box, Bauer effortlessly captures the ethereal quality of its leaves and branches. Similarly striking is his interpretation of Arum dioscoridis - a flower so exquisite that it appears almost otherworldly. Bauer's fascination with Banksia coccinea continues with scarlet banksia – another stunning creation that highlights nature's ability to produce awe-inspiring colors and shapes. The Australian pitcher plant (Cephalotus follicularis) makes yet another appearance in his portfolio; its carnivorous nature expertly portrayed through Bauer’s brushstrokes. Rhynchoglossum obliquum becomes an artistic marvel under Bauer's skilled hand; each petal delicately shaded and brought to life in artwork C016 / 5646. And who could forget Hydromys chrysogaster? This water rat finds itself immortalized amidst lush vegetation – testament to both nature’s diversity and Bauer’s talent. The showy banksia (Banksia speciosa) takes center stage next; its intricate patterns and textures meticulously captured by Bauer's keen eye.