March 12, 2013

Given their propensity for mulberry leaves, I am assuming that the moths and caterpillars in this illustration are silk worms. Any entymologists out there that can confirm this? ~AR

Thegetty:

Maria Sibylla Merian and her daughters were pioneers of natural history illustration and entomology. Among other achievements, at age 52 Maria Sibylla she sold most of her belongings and set sail for the Dutch colony of Suriname. That was in 1699.

Mulberries, caterpillars, and moths, Maria Sibylla Merian, in De Europische insecten (European Insects), 1730. The Getty Research Institute

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October 2, 2011
Another beautiful drawing by New York-area artist Greg Betza. Here are some of Greg’s previous Garden “doodles.” At the Orchid Show Summer Flowers June Watercolor

Another beautiful drawing by New York-area artist Greg Betza. Here are some of Greg’s previous Garden “doodles.”

At the Orchid Show

Summer Flowers

June Watercolor

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September 17, 2011
We love, love, love the beautiful watercolors that New York-area artist Greg Betza paints here at the Garden. This one looks like it might be from the Perennial Garden or the Seasonal Walk.

We love, love, love the beautiful watercolors that New York-area artist Greg Betza paints here at the Garden. This one looks like it might be from the Perennial Garden or the Seasonal Walk.

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May 17, 2011
From the Library: Agaricus contortus

As illustrated in Herbier de la France by Pierre Bulliard.

These digitized volumes were added by The New York Botanical Garden’s LuEsther T. Mertz Library to the Biodiversity Heritage Library. The Mertz Library is a contributing member to the BHL consortium.

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April 20, 2011
First Glance: ‘Green Currency: Plants in the Economy’

Green Currency: Plants in the Economy—an exhibition of botanical art at The New York Botanical Garden which opens to the public today—offers the rare chance to look through a wide array of beautifully hand-drawn or hand-painted illustrations of plants. Each plant has been chosen for its economic value and importance in our everyday lives.

Heirloom Tomato, 'Solanum lycopersicum' © 2009 Asuka Hishiki, watercolor on paper

Heirloom Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum © 2009 Asuka Hishiki, watercolor on paper

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March 17, 2011
Garden Design has a fascinating interview with botanical font-illustrator Sasha Prood.

Garden Design has a fascinating interview with botanical font-illustrator Sasha Prood.

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January 28, 2011
Botanical illustrations: A unique blend of art and science

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December 30, 2010
Vintage Posters

Fiona Richards is the graphic designer behind Cartolina stationary. On her blog, Cafe Cartolina, she frequently writes about the places she finds inspiration for her gorgeous cards. This is frequently found in vintage posters. After drooling over several of her finds, we just had to share a few of our botanical-inspired favorites.

If you’re inspired to try your own hand at botanical illustrations of this sort, consider taking a class at the Garden.

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