183 Frederick Polydore Nodder (fl. 1777–1800) – Botanical Study of a Flowering Orchid – Hand-colored Engraving (c. 1793s)
This exquisite hand-colored engraving by Frederick Polydore Nodder presents a detailed botanical study of a tall, orchid-like plant. The illustration meticulously captures the plant's entire structure, from its distinctive root/bulb system to its slender stem adorned with green leaves and delicate pinkish flowers. Small insects are depicted on the blossoms, highlighting the plant's ecological interactions. The elongated format emphasizes the full growth habit of the species, rendered with scientific precision and artistic elegance characteristic of late 18th-century botanical illustration.
Frederick Polydore Nodder was a prominent English natural history illustrator and engraver active in the late 18th century. He is highly regarded for his contributions to significant botanical and zoological publications, including his work for Sir Joseph Banks's monumental Florilegium, which documented the flora from Captain Cook's first voyage. Nodder's illustrations are celebrated for their meticulous detail, accuracy, and aesthetic quality, playing a crucial role in the scientific understanding and visual dissemination of diverse plant and animal species during a period of intense global exploration and natural history discovery.
Artist or Maker: Frederick Polydore Nodder
Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 15 cm
Medium: Hand-colored Engraving
Date: Circa 1793s
Condition Report:
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