Sydenham Edwards Collection

Hellebore (ellebore) noir ou rose de Noel - Christmas rose or black hellebore, Helleborus niger
FLO4577899 Hellebore (ellebore) noir ou rose de Noel - Christmas rose or black hellebore, Helleborus niger. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards

Hyacinths, 1801, (1948). Creator: Thomas Warner
Hyacinths, 1801, (1948). From " The Saturday Book", Eighth Year, edited by Leonard Russell. [Hutchinson, London, 1948]

Dromedary - Arabian, dromedary or one-humped camel, Camelus dromedarius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after
FLO4685714 Dromedary - Arabian, dromedary or one-humped camel, Camelus dromedarius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Giroselle of Virginia - American cowslip or Meads dodecatheon, Dodecatheon meadia
FLO4578236 Giroselle of Virginia - American cowslip or Meads dodecatheon, Dodecatheon meadia. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtis The

Claramond tulip, Tulipa suaveolens var. latifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical
FLO4580848 Claramond tulip, Tulipa suaveolens var. latifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Joubarb a web d araignee - Cobweb houseleek, Sempervivum arachnoideum. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a
FLO4585724 Joubarb a web d araignee - Cobweb houseleek, Sempervivum arachnoideum. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Persian cyclamen or cyclamen florists - Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum
FLO4585477 Persian cyclamen or cyclamen florists - Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtis The

South Indian squill, Ledebouria revoluta (Lesser plain-leaved drimia, Drimia lanceaefolia)
5323709 South Indian squill, Ledebouria revoluta (Lesser plain-leaved drimia, Drimia lanceaefolia) by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: South Indian squill)

Thready anacampseros, Anacampseros filamentosa
5323696 Thready anacampseros, Anacampseros filamentosa by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Thready anacampseros, Anacampseros filamentosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F)

Spiniest thistle, Cirsium spinosissimum (Feathery headed cnicus, Cnicus spinosissimus)
5323695 Spiniest thistle, Cirsium spinosissimum (Feathery headed cnicus, Cnicus spinosissimus) by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Spiniest thistle)

Blue sage, Eranthemum pulchellum (Blue-flowered justicia, Justicia nervosa)
5323689 Blue sage, Eranthemum pulchellum (Blue-flowered justicia, Justicia nervosa) by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Blue sage, Eranthemum pulchellum (Blue-flowered justicia)

Astroloba foliolosa (Small leaved aloe, Aloe foliolosa)
5323683 Astroloba foliolosa (Small leaved aloe, Aloe foliolosa) by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Astroloba foliolosa (Small leaved aloe, Aloe foliolosa)

Soap aloe or zebra aloe, Aloe maculata (Largest common soap aloe, Aloe saponaria latifolia)
5323677 Soap aloe or zebra aloe, Aloe maculata (Largest common soap aloe, Aloe saponaria latifolia) by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Soap aloe or zebra aloe)

Widows tears, Tinantia erecta
5323671 Widows tears, Tinantia erecta by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Widows tears, Tinantia erecta. Upright spiderwort, Tradescantia erecta)

Short leaved aloe, Aloe brevifolia var
5323663 Short leaved aloe, Aloe brevifolia var by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Short leaved aloe, Aloe brevifolia var. depressa (Aloe depressa)

Running buck bean, Menyanthes sarmentosa
5323659 Running buck bean, Menyanthes sarmentosa by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Running buck bean, Menyanthes sarmentosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F)

Globe thistle, Echinops sphaerocephalus, Polygamia segregata, flower 1, and single floret 2, 3
FLO4610645 Globe thistle, Echinops sphaerocephalus, Polygamia segregata, flower 1, and single floret 2, 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Coneflower or black-eyed-susan, Rudbeckia hirta, Polygamia frustranea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F
FLO4610644 Coneflower or black-eyed-susan, Rudbeckia hirta, Polygamia frustranea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Scabious flower, Scabiosa atropurpurea, Tetrandria, 1, 2, and primrose flower, Primula vulgaris, Pentandria, 3, 4
FLO4610478 Scabious flower, Scabiosa atropurpurea, Tetrandria, 1, 2, and primrose flower, Primula vulgaris, Pentandria, 3, 4

Spanish iris, Iris xiphium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham
FLO4610690 Spanish iris, Iris xiphium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Daisy, Bellis perennis, Polygamia superflua. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F
FLO4610625 Daisy, Bellis perennis, Polygamia superflua. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Ground ivy, Glechoma hederacea, Gymnospermia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F
FLO4610590 Ground ivy, Glechoma hederacea, Gymnospermia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, Digynia, 1-2, and greater stitchwort. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F
FLO4610552 Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, Digynia, 1-2, and greater stitchwort. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Purple orchid, Orchis mascula, Gynandria, 1-3, and sedge grass, Carex hirta, Monoecia, 4-6
FLO4610530 Purple orchid, Orchis mascula, Gynandria, 1-3, and sedge grass, Carex hirta, Monoecia, 4-6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, Didynamia, 1, 2, and ladys smock, Cardamine pratensis, Tetradynamia, 3
FLO4610505 Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, Didynamia, 1, 2, and ladys smock, Cardamine pratensis, Tetradynamia, 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Quince flower, Cydonia oblonga, Icosandria, 1, 2, and poppy flower, Papaver rhoeas, Polyandria, 3, 4
FLO4610498 Quince flower, Cydonia oblonga, Icosandria, 1, 2, and poppy flower, Papaver rhoeas, Polyandria, 3, 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Painted flowered ixia, Ixia fucata
5323708 Painted flowered ixia, Ixia fucata by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Painted flowered ixia, Ixia fucata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F)

Stenorrhynchos speciosum orchid (Red-flowered neottia, Neottia speciosa)
5323703 Stenorrhynchos speciosum orchid (Red-flowered neottia, Neottia speciosa) by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Stenorrhynchos speciosum orchid (Red-flowered neottia)

Buchu, Agathosma pulchella (Blunt-leaved diosma, Diosma pulchella)
5323688 Buchu, Agathosma pulchella (Blunt-leaved diosma, Diosma pulchella) by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Buchu, Agathosma pulchella (Blunt-leaved diosma, Diosma pulchella)

Aloe humilis (Apple-green leaved aloe, Aloe virens)
5323686 Aloe humilis (Apple-green leaved aloe, Aloe virens) by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Aloe humilis (Apple-green leaved aloe, Aloe virens)

Haworthia venosa (Recurved aloe, Aloe recurva)
5323684 Haworthia venosa (Recurved aloe, Aloe recurva) by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Haworthia venosa (Recurved aloe, Aloe recurva). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Chinese milkvetch or Umbellated astragalus, Astragalus sinicus
5323681 Chinese milkvetch or Umbellated astragalus, Astragalus sinicus by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Chinese milkvetch or Umbellated astragalus, Astragalus sinicus)

Elephants foot, Dioscorea elephantipes (Female cape bryony, Tamus elephantipes faemina)
5323678 Elephants foot, Dioscorea elephantipes (Female cape bryony, Tamus elephantipes faemina) by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Elephants foot)

Keeled gasteria, Gasteria carinata
5323662 Keeled gasteria, Gasteria carinata by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Keeled gasteria, Gasteria carinata. Keel leaved aloe, Aloe carinata)

Erythrone dog tooth (or red Satyrion) - Dogs tooth violet, Erythronium dense-canis
FLO4577886 Erythrone dog tooth (or red Satyrion) - Dogs tooth violet, Erythronium dense-canis. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtis

Saint James Lily - Jacobean lily or Aztec lily, Sprekelia formosissima (Jacobean amaryllis, Amaryllis formosissima)
FLO4585593 Saint James Lily - Jacobean lily or Aztec lily, Sprekelia formosissima (Jacobean amaryllis, Amaryllis formosissima)

Naples crocus or spring crocus, spring crocus - spring crocus, crocus vernus
FLO4585489 Naples crocus or spring crocus, spring crocus - spring crocus, crocus vernus. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The

Toadshade or sessile trillium, Trillium sessile. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by
FLO4584336 Toadshade or sessile trillium, Trillium sessile. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Variete of ficoid - Bearded fig marigold, Mesembryanthemum barbarum. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a
FLO4585748 Variete of ficoid - Bearded fig marigold, Mesembryanthemum barbarum. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Whole leaf clematite - whole-leaved clematis or virgins bower, Clematis integrifolia
FLO4585692 Whole leaf clematite - whole-leaved clematis or virgins bower, Clematis integrifolia. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The Botanical

Guinea pig and capybara - Guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, and capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
FLO4685762 Guinea pig and capybara - Guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, and capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia

Common Acouchi or Buffon Acouchi and Paca - Red acouchi, Myoprocta acouchy, and lowland or spotted paca
FLO4685759 Common Acouchi or Buffon Acouchi and Paca - Red acouchi, Myoprocta acouchy, and lowland or spotted paca, Cuniculus paca

Elastic bula, Bulla resiliens, and pale or cylindric bulla, Bulla pallida
FLO4685694 Elastic bula, Bulla resiliens, and pale or cylindric bulla, Bulla pallida. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia

Double blue anemone and double anemone varieties, Anemone coronaria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F
FLO4610717 Double blue anemone and double anemone varieties, Anemone coronaria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis

Picotee carnation 1 and scarlet bizard carnation 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F
FLO4610700 Picotee carnation 1 and scarlet bizard carnation 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Fig, Ficus carica, Trioecia with hermaphrodite, male 2 and female 3 flowers growing separately
FLO4610654 Fig, Ficus carica, Trioecia with hermaphrodite, male 2 and female 3 flowers growing separately. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Blue succory or common chicory, Cichorium intybus, Polygamia aequalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F
FLO4610617 Blue succory or common chicory, Cichorium intybus, Polygamia aequalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Muskroot, Adoxa moschatellina, Tetragynia, flower 1 and pistilla 2, 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F
FLO4610554 Muskroot, Adoxa moschatellina, Tetragynia, flower 1 and pistilla 2, 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

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Sydenham Edwards: A Botanical Illustrator Extraordinaire Step into the enchanting world of Sydenham Edwards, a renowned botanical illustrator whose exquisite handcoloured copperplate engravings have captivated art and nature enthusiasts for centuries. His meticulous attention to detail and artistic flair bring to life a myriad of plant species, showcasing their beauty in all its glory. One such masterpiece is the Hellebore noir ou rose de Noel, also known as the Christmas rose or black hellebore (Helleborus niger). In this stunning engraving from William Curtis' The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, Edwards captures the delicate petals and rich hues that make this flower truly mesmerizing. Moving on to another floral marvel, we encounter Hyacinths (1801) by Thomas Warner. Through Edwards' skilled hands, these vibrant blooms burst forth from the page with an explosion of color and fragrance. Their intoxicating scent seems almost tangible as you gaze upon his masterful creation. But it's not just flowers that grace Edwards' portfolio; he also delves into the animal kingdom. Take his depiction of the Dromedary - Arabian one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius), taken from John Mason Goods Pantologia. With intricate lines and shading techniques, he brings out every nuance of this majestic creature's features. Edwards doesn't limit himself to well-known plants either; he explores lesser-known species like Giroselle of Virginia (Dodecatheon meadia) in collaboration with James Sowerby for The Botanical Magazine. This American cowslip comes alive under his brushstrokes, revealing its unique characteristics and hidden allure. The Claramond tulip (Tulipa suaveolens var. Latifolia) is yet another gem in Edward's collection. Handcoloured by Weddell after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards, this engraving showcases the tulip's elegant form and vibrant colors.