A GARDEN EDEN: MASTERPIECES OF BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION CLASSIC BOOKS and Botanical Gardens

and Botanical Gardens

stir in a little cane sugar to complement rich and dark black tea flavors

embroidered messages on handkerchiefs

Women enslaved on the cotton plantation established by Gee in 1816 initiated the practice out of necessity for warmth

Published by Pomegranate Communications with the British Library

A GARDEN EDEN: MASTERPIECES OF BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION CLASSIC BOOKS and Botanical GardensIn pursuit of both knowledge and delight, the craft of botanical illustration has always required not only meticulous draftsmanship but also a rigorous scientific understanding. This new edition of a TASCHEN classic celebrates the botanical tradition and talents with a selection of outstanding works from the National Library of Vienna, including many new images. From Byzantine manuscripts right through to 19th century masterpieces, through peonies,