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Plant Illustration
Plate 470 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Botanical Illustration Canton John Reeves Reeves Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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Plate 470 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents a stunning and intricately detailed illustration of a pink flowering plant from China. The plate, which dates back to the nineteenth century, is a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the time. John Reeves (1774-1856), a British merchant and botanical artist, created this beautiful work of art during his time in Canton, China, between 1812 and 1833. Reeves was known for his meticulous and accurate botanical drawings, which were highly valued by European botanists and collectors. The subject of Plate 470 is an angiosperm, or flowering plant, which is a type of plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. The plant is depicted in full bloom, displaying its beautiful pink flowers and fruit. The illustration showcases the plant's various parts, including its leaves, stems, and roots, providing a comprehensive record of its morphology. The botanical illustration is an essential resource for the study of angiosperms, which make up the vast majority of living plant species. The magnoliophyta, or flowering plants, are a diverse group that includes trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, and they are found throughout the world, including Asia. The intricate details and vibrant colors of Plate 470 make it a work of art as well as a scientific document. The illustration's precision and accuracy reflect the dedication and expertise of John Reeves and the botanical community of the time. Today, Plate 470 remains an invaluable resource for botanical research and a beautiful example of nineteenth-century botanical art.
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