Linnaean Collection (#3)

Thyme honey-myrtle, Melaleuca thymifolia
Thyme honey-myrtle or thyme-leaved melaleuca, Melaleuca thymifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Orange tree, Citrus aurantium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Telegraph plant, Codariocalyx motorius (Sensitive hedysarum, Hedysarum gyrans). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Saintfoin, Onobrychis viciifolia (Hedysarum onobrychis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Common bird s-foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Sea pea, Lathyrus japonicus subsp. maritimus (Pisum maritimum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Common broom, Cytisus scoparius (Spartium scoparium). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Dyers broom, Genista tinctoria
Dyers broom or dyers greenweed, Genista tinctoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Red clover, Trifolium pratense
Common purple clover, red clover or honeysuckle trefoil, Trifolium pratense. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Mountain milkwort, Astragalus hypoglottis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Yellow corydalis, Pseudofumaria lutea (Yellow fumitory, Fumaria lutea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Ertela trifolia (Three-leaved monnieria, Monnieria trifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Sea tree mallow, Malva arborea (Lavatera arborea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Common cotton, Gossypium herbaceum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Karnikara tree, Pterospermum acerifolium
Karnikara tree or maple-leaved pterospermum, Pterospermum acerifolium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Scarlet flame bean, Brownea coccinea subsp. capitella (Brownea racemosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Small-flowered cranes-bill, Geranium pusillum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Mountain cranes-bill, Geranium pyrenaicum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Chinese lantern, Nymania capensis (Cape aitonia, Aitonia capensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Sorrel cranes-bill, Pelargonium acetosum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Hemlock stork s-bill, Erodium cicutarium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Hermannia, Hermannia althaeifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Blue-eyed grass or iris-leaved sisyrinchium, Sisyrinchium bermudiana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Smooth tower mustard, Turritis glabra. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Wild wallflower, Matthiola fruticulosa (Cheiranthus fruticulosus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Coralroot, Cardamine bulbifera (Bulbiferous coral-wort, Dentaria bulbifera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Woad, Isatis tinctoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Common whitlow grass, Erophila verna (Draba verna). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Bitter or rocket candytuft, Iberis amara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Toadflax, Linaria vulgaris (Antirrhinum linaria). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Wild sage, Teucrium scorodonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Marsh marigold, Caltha palustris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Celery-leaved crowfoot, Ranunculus sceleratus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Water soldier or water aloe, Stratiotes aloides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Common columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Tea tree, Camellia sinensis (Thea bohea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Wild peony, Paeonia mascula (Paeony, Paeonia corallina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Hooded pitcher plant, Sarracenia minor (Side-saddle flower, Sarracenia adunca). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Red horned poppy, Glaucium corniculatum (Chelidonium corniculatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Dwarf cistus, Cistus helianthemum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

White waterlily, Nymphaea alba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Water avens, Geum rivale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Eglantine or sweet briar rose, Rosa rubiginosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria (Spiraea ulmaria). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Service tree, Pyrus domestica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Wild plum tree, Prunus domestica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Common houseleek, Sempervivum tectorum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Mousetail, Myosurus minimus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

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"Discovering Linnaean Wonders: A Journey through Time" Step back in time with a plate dated 1793, as we explore the enchanting world wonders. Amongst them, the delicate Twinflower or two-flowered linnaea (Linnaea borealis) captivates us with its dainty beauty. As we delve deeper into this captivating realm, our eyes are drawn to the mesmerizing Blue lotus of the Nile (Nymphaea caerulea), an aquatic marvel that exudes tranquility and grace. Moving forward, we encounter the aromatic Sweet gale or Dutch myrtle (Myrica gale), which has long been admired for its medicinal properties and delightful fragrance. Our journey continues along coastal landscapes where Thrift (Armeria maritima) thrives, painting vibrant hues across rocky shores and cliffs. Amidst these breathtaking scenes lies Sea or rock samphire (Crithmum maritimum), a resilient plant that braves harsh conditions to add a touch of greenery to coastal ecosystems. Venturing further into this exploration, we stumble upon intricate varieties of microscopic marine organisms from 1900. These lithographs offer glimpses into an unseen world teeming with diversity and complexity. Nature's artistic prowess takes center stage as we admire stunning examples from the family Trochilidae in Kunstformen der Natur from 1899. The vivid colors and intricate details leave us in awe of nature's boundless creativity. In this extraordinary collection, Nudibranchia steals our attention with their vibrant hues and striking patterns. Their presence reminds us that even within the tiniest creatures lies immense beauty waiting to be discovered. Lastly, Thuroidea captures our imagination with its otherworldly forms depicted in color lithographs from Kunstformen der Natur. These fascinating creatures remind us of nature's ability to surprise us at every turn.