by kimgranstrom | Oct 6, 2025 | Antique prints, Artists, Botanical, Natural History, Nature Writing
Curtis’s Botanical Magazine holds a special place in the history of botanical art and science. First published in 1787 by British botanist William Curtis, this influential magazine is famous for its detailed plant illustrations and lasting contributions to botanical...
by kimgranstrom | Oct 23, 2024 | Botanical, Science
Angiosperms, commonly known as flowering plants, represent the largest group in the plant kingdom. They dominate the landscape in diverse forms, from the flowers in your garden to towering trees in forests. Understanding the taxonomy of angiosperms gives us insight...
by kimgranstrom | Sep 30, 2024 | Botanical
There’s something undeniably captivating about orchids. Their delicate beauty, diverse forms, and often elusive nature have enchanted people for centuries. From ancient herbal remedies to contemporary botanical collections, orchids have woven themselves into the...
by kimgranstrom | Jul 6, 2024 | Botanical, Herbarium Collections, Illustration, Natural History
Historically, herbarium collections have had a profound influence on natural history art. There are several ways in which these collections have shaped and enriched the field of botanical illustration and natural history art. Accurate Representation of Plant Species...
by kimgranstrom | Jul 5, 2024 | Antique prints, Botanical, Natural History
Edward Lowe (1825–1900) played a significant role in the popularization and cultivation of ferns during the Victorian era. While he was not directly involved in exploration expeditions like some other botanists, Lowe’s contributions to fern study were...
