Tiger-Like Stanhopea (Tiger Orchid), 1838

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James Bateman's illustrated book on Central American orchids is considered the finest botanical book executed in lithography. It was so massive, however, that it was dubbed "The Librarian's Nightmare."

Details
Title
Tiger-Like Stanhopea (Tiger Orchid)
Artist Life
1792 - 1877
Role
Artist
Accession Number
P.18,636
Provenance
Dwight and Helen Minnich, Minneapolis; sold to MIA, 1966.
Catalogue Raisonne
Blunt 214; Nissen 89; Great Flower Books p.73; Stafleu & Cowan 342
Curator Approved

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