Linnaean Collection (#6)

Defunct Linnaean taxonomy, 1823 C017 / 8070
Defunct Linnaean taxonomy. 19th-century artworks of a range of mammals classified according to now mostly defunct Linnaean taxonomy

Back page of Wallace - Darwin paper, with Wallaces notes
WP7/9 - Back page of Alfred Russel Wallaces annotated copy of his joint 1858 paper with Darwin. Wallace papers, Natural History Museum, London

Sir Gavin de Beer, 1950
Portrait of Sir Gavin de Beer (1899-1972), former director of the Natural History Museum

Title page of the Darwin - Wallace paper
WP7/9 Title page of Alfred Russel Wallaces annotated copy of his joint 1858 paper with Darwin. Wallace papers, Natural History Museum, London

Pharmacopoea cabinet
Frontispiece from Materia Medica, Liber 1, De Plantis by Carl Linnaeus, 1749

Magnolia acuminata, cucumber tree
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Haplophyllum patavinum, ruta patavina

Magnolia tripetala, umbrella magnolia
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Clathrus ruber, latticed stinkhorn
Illustration from Nova Plantarum (1729) by Pietro Antonio Micheli, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Asimina triloba, paw paw
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Thelypteris reticulata, latticevein fern
Illustration from Description des Plantes de l Amerique (1693) by Charles Plumier, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Perilla frutescens, beef steak plant
Plate from Thesaurus Zeylanicus (1737) by J. Burman, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Haworthia viscosa, haworthia
Illustration from Prludia Botanica (1703) by Caspar Commelin, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Ceropegia candelabrum, ceropegia
Illustration from Hortus Indicus Malabaricus (1678-1703) by Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Magnolia grandiflora, magnolia
Illustration from Icones Animalium et Plantarum (1776-1782) by John Frederick Miller, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Passiflora laurifolia, water lemon
Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium (1705) by Maria Sibylla Merian, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Stemmacantha uniflora
Illustration from Flora Sibirica (1747-1769) by Johann Georg Gmelin. Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Proiphys amboinense
Illustration from Plantarum Horti Medici Amstelodamensis (1706) by Caspar Commelin. Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Pentalinon luteum, hammock vipers tail
Illustration by Mark Catesby (1683-1749) from Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Camellia japonica L. camellia
Type specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778). From Amoenitatum exoticarum politico (1712) by Engelbert Kaempfer

Mucuna pruriens, velvet bean

Babiana ringens, rats tail babiana
Illustration from Plantarum Horti Medici Amstelodamensis (1706) by Caspar Commelin. Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Arctopus echinatus
Plate from Rariorus Africanus Plantarum (1738-1739) by J. Burman, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

The Darwin and Wallace joint paper, dated 1858
Offprint copy of the joint paper by Darwin and Wallace presented to the Linnean Society On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties; and on the Perpetuation of Varieties

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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.