Botanical Images Document Detail of Our Plant Heritage

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Paintings and photographs can interpret the exquisite beauty of a traditional still life, but botanical illustrations are designedSto capture much more precise and accurate detail of each subject, be it flower, leaf, fruit or vegetable.

Since the early days of the global plant hunters, this art form has had a vital role in documenting the exact make-up of each species and in building a comprehensive record of the varieties in existence, and hybrids conceived.

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Botanical Images Document Detail of Our Plant Heritage

There are strict criteria setting out what constitutes a proper botanical illustration. In essence it must correctl...

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