A magnificent collection of engravings from Captain Cook's first voyage, commissioned by Sir Joseph Banks. These prints are among the most historically significant botanical illustrations ever produce...
Marianne North's vivid oil paintings of orchids from around the world, housed in her dedicated gallery at Kew. These prints capture the lush colours and forms of tropical orchids.
Walter Hood Fitch was Kew's foremost botanical artist in the 19th century, producing thousands of plates for Curtis's Botanical Magazine. His works are celebrated for their delicate linework and faith...
Historical prints documenting the unique flora of Australia, including eucalypts, acacias, and banksias. Many were produced from specimens collected by early explorers.
A vibrant series documenting the diverse flora of South Africa, with intricate details of Cape proteas and ericas. These prints are prized for both their scientific accuracy and artistic beauty.
A rare collection of fungal illustrations from Kew's Fungarium, showing mushrooms, brackets, and molds in vivid watercolor. They are essential for mycological study.
A specialized collection of prints focusing on succulents and cacti from arid regions around the world. Each plate captures the unique textures and forms of these resilient plants.
Exquisite hand-colored lithographs of rhododendron species collected from the Himalayas and East Asia. These prints reflect Kew's historic role in introducing exotic plants to Europe.
Stunning prints of aroids including Philodendrons, Anthuriums, and Amorphophallus from Kew's living collection. The inflorescence details are both bizarre and beautiful.
A series of alpine plant prints sourced from Kew's expeditions to high-altitude regions. These delicate flowers are captured in miniature detail against rocky backgrounds.
John Lindley's meticulously illustrated guides to native British plants, many of which were produced in collaboration with Kew. These prints combine taxonomy with elegant composition.
John Day's 19th-century lithographs of tropical plants from Kew's glasshouses, featuring palms, bananas, and passionflowers. They are prized for their exotic subject matter.
Intricate illustrations of carnivorous plants such as Nepenthes, Sarracenia, and Drosera from Kew's collections. They highlight the unique trapping mechanisms and habitats.
A series of prints documenting plants used in traditional and modern medicine, from Cinchona to Foxglove. Each plate includes botanical details and historical usage notes.
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