Georg Dionysius Ehret Collection

Methodus plantarum sexalis in sistemate naturae descripta
Watercolour by George Ehret Dionysius (1708- 1770), 1736. Original artwork held at the Natural History Museum, London

Carl Linnaeuss Systema Naturae (1736)
Watercolour illustration by Georg Ehret, of Carl Linneauss sexual system for the classification of plants from Systema Naturae, published in 1736

Acer campestre L. field or Engliah maple
Sketch 1 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Carpinus betulus, hornbeam
Sketch 244 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pancratium, 1738-70. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret
Pancratium, 1738-70

Plantae Selectae: No. 33 - Magnolia. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae Selectae: No. 33 - Magnolia

Plantae et papiliones rariores: No. 9, 1749. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae et papiliones rariores: No. 9, 1749

Plantae et papiliones rariores: No. 7, 1748. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae et papiliones rariores: No. 7, 1748

Plantae Selectae: No. 37 - Yucca. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae Selectae: No. 37 - Yucca. A major problem in horticulture was the lack of a consistent system of classification. The first successful attempt to establish a common nomenclature was in 1724

Plantae Selectae: No. 11 - Lily. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae Selectae: No. 11 - Lily

Plantae et Papiliones rariores: Martynia, 1748. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae et Papiliones rariores: Martynia, 1748. Georg Ehret met Carolus Linnaeus in 1736. The dominant botanical artist in the mid-18th century

Plantae Selectae: No. 58 - Corallodendron. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German
Plantae Selectae: No. 58 - Corallodendron

Plantae Selectae: No. 66 - Rhododendron. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae Selectae: No. 66 - Rhododendron

Plantae Selectae: No. 50 - Ficus. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae Selectae: No. 50 - Ficus

Plantae Selectae: No. 41. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770); Christopher
Plantae Selectae: No. 41

Plantae Selectae: No. 43 - Guaiaba. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae Selectae: No. 43 - Guaiaba

Plantae Selectae: No. 42 - Pulmonaria. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae Selectae: No. 42 - Pulmonaria

Plantae Selectae: No. 39 - Lilio-Gladiolus. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German
Plantae Selectae: No. 39 - Lilio-Gladiolus

Plantae Selectae: No. 52 - Ixia. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae Selectae: No. 52 - Ixia

Plantae Selectae: No. 5 - Anona. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae Selectae: No. 5 - Anona. A major problem in horticulture was the lack of a consistent system of classification. The first successful attempt to establish a common nomenclature was in 1724

Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770)
Plantae Selectae: No. 46 - Tacamahaca

Plantae Selectae: No. 38. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770); Christopher
Plantae Selectae: No. 38

Fruit Arrangement: Peaches and Plumbs on a Slab of Marble, 1742. Creator: Georg Dionysius Ehret
Fruit Arrangement: Peaches and Plumbs on a Slab of Marble, 1742

Pinus pinaster Aiton, cluster pine
Sketch 39 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Plantae et papiliones rariores No 9 1749 Georg Dionysius Ehret
Plantae et papiliones rariores: No. 9, 1749. Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770). Engraving, hand-colored

Plantae et papiliones rariores No 7 1748 Georg Dionysius Ehret
Plantae et papiliones rariores: No. 7, 1748. Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770). Engraving, hand-colored

Plantae Selectae No 41 Georg Dionysius Ehret
Plantae Selectae: No. 41. Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770), Christopher Jacob Trew (German). Engraving, hand-colored

Plantae Selectae No 11 - Lily Georg Dionysius Ehret
Plantae Selectae: No. 11 - Lily. Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770), Christopher Jacob Trew (German). Engraving, hand-colored

Plantae Selectae No 38 Georg Dionysius Ehret
Plantae Selectae: No. 38. Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770), Christopher Jacob Trew (German). Engraving, hand-colored

Plantae Selectae No 66 - Rhododendron Georg Dionysius Ehret
Plantae Selectae: No. 66 - Rhododendron. Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770), Christopher Jacob Trew (German). Engraving, hand-colored

Plantae Selectae No 33 - Magnolia Georg Dionysius Ehret
Plantae Selectae: No. 33 - Magnolia. Georg Dionysius Ehret (German, 1708-1770), Christopher Jacob Trew (German). Engraving, hand-colored

Hura crepitans, sandbox tree
Georg D Ehret watercolour of Hura crepitans, 1740s. 511 x 372 mm. Date: 1740

Colocasia esculenta, taro
Plate 4 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia grandifolra, southern magnolia
Plate 26 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Plantae selectae cereus, night blooming cactus
Sketch 31 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Picture shows close up of flower

Camellia japonica, 18th century artwork C016 / 5542
Camellia japonica. Sketch 169 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches by the German botanist Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Lily (Lilium sp. ) C016 / 5540
Lily (Lilium sp.). Sketch 70 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches by the German botanist Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Lilio narcissus, 18th century artwork C016 / 5541
Lilio narcissus. Sketch 71 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by the German botanist Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770)

Stemless gentian (Gentiana acaulis) C016 / 5539
Stemless gentian (Gentiana acaulis). Plate 50 from the collection of original drawings and sketches by the German botanist Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770)

Cereus cactus flower, 18th century C016 / 5210
Cereus cactus flower, 18th-century artwork. This artwork is from Plantae Selectae (1754) by Christoph Jakob Trew (1750-1775)

Plant reproduction, 18th century C013 / 6257
Plant reproduction. 18th-century description and illustrations describing the reproductive parts of plants. Titled Methodus plantarum sexalis in systemate naturae descripta

Illustration of rare fruits and seed
Illustration by Georg Ehret of rare fruits and seeds

Rubus cuneifolius, blackberry
Sketch 23 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Crataegus phaenopyrum (L. f. ), Washington hawthorn
Sketch 19 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pinus palustris Miller, long-leaf pine

Cereus sp. cactus
Plate 31 from Plantae Selectae (1754) by Christoph Jakob Trew, (1750-1775). Painting by Georg Dionysius Ehret

Carica papaya and Anagallis sp
Tab 3. Papaya, Anagallis and Gramen, from Plantae et Papilliones Rariores, by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770), 1748-1759

Camellia japonica, camellia
Sketch 169 by Georg Ehret Dionysius (1708-1770). Original artwork held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Georg Dionysius Ehret, a renowned German botanical artist of the 18th century, made significant contributions to the field of botany through his detailed illustrations. His work was highly influential and played a crucial role in Carl Linnaeus' Systema Naturae. One of Ehret's notable works is "Methodus plantarum sexalis in sistemate naturae descripta, " which showcased his meticulous descriptions of various plants. He captured the essence and intricacies of species like Carpinus betulus (hornbeam), Hura crepitans (sandbox tree), Colocasia esculenta (taro), Pancratium, and many others. Ehret's artistic talent is evident in his series titled "Plantae Selectae. " In No. 33, he beautifully depicted Magnolia with utmost precision. Similarly, No. 7 featured stunning artwork showcasing rare plants and butterflies, while No. 37 highlighted Yucca plants' elegance. In addition to these remarkable collections, Ehret also created "Plantae et papiliones rariores. " This series included captivating illustrations such as Martynia in 1748 and Lily in Plantae Selectae: No. 11. Through his artistry and attention to detail, Georg Dionysius Ehret left an indelible mark on botanical illustration history. His works continue to inspire artists today by capturing the beauty and complexity of nature for generations to come.