Botanical Illustration
Featured Monograph

Botanical Expeditions of 1845

A definitive survey of the flora discovered during the mid-century explorations of the Andean foothills, preserved through masterfully executed lithographs.

Recent Acquisitions

The Art of the Lithograph
Technique Oct 12, 1892

The Art of the Lithograph

Exploring the delicate chemical balance required to marry stone, water, and greasy ink for scientific accuracy.

Curation at the Natural History Museum
Institutions Sept 28, 1892

Curation at the Natural History Museum

A behind-the-glass look at the meticulous arrangement of the British Victorian collection of rare specimens.

Preserving 19th Century Vellum
Conservation Aug 15, 1892

Preserving 19th Century Vellum

Practical methods for maintaining the structural integrity of animal-skin substrates in humid environments.