Deborah Gillingham. Lilium Rubrum. 1870. Frame:No Frame including the one of Guangxi

including the one of Guangxi

Based on the meticulous surveys of polymath Georg Marcgraf and enriched with vignettes drawn from the work of Frans Post—the first European artist to depict landscapes of the Americas—this 1652 edition marks a pivotal moment in the scientific and artistic documentation of South America

and consequently this map is a fascinating cartographic hold-out during a time of unprecedented change

the Caraccas

Deborah Gillingham. Lilium Rubrum. 1870. Frame:No Frame including the one of GuangxiDeborah Passmore Gillingham Lilies and Magnolias Watercolors on Paper 1869 1870 Paper Size: 18x13 Deborah Passmore Gillinghams Lilies and Magnolias watercolors celebrate the botanical beauty of 19th century America with exquisite attention to detail and artistry. Painted between 1869 and 1870 on high quality J. Whatman wove paper, these works showcase lifelike depictions of lilies and magnoliasnative plants rich in both cultural and symbolic