Alecto Collection

Franklinia alatamaha, franklinia
Drawing 1 (Ewan Frontispiece) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Sabatia bartramii, savannah pink & Eacles imperialis, imperi
Drawing 11 (Ewan 38) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Oenothera grandiflora, evening primrose
Unnumbered drawing (Tab IV) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Psephotus dissimilis, hooded parrot
Plate 14 from Ferdinand Lucas Bauers zoological watercolours and drawings observed during Captain Matthew Flinders circumnavigational survey of Australia (Investigator 1801-1803)

Megaera, Alecto and Tisiphone, the Greek Enrinyes or Roman Furie

DDE-90025836
Australia, No. Territory, Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Black Flying Fox hanging upside down in tree at Jabiru Date: 28/01/2006

DDE-90025835
Australia, No. Territory, Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Black Flying Fox hanging upside down in tree at Jabiru, with baby tucked in wing Date: 28/01/2006

DDE-90025833
Australia, No. Territory, Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Black Flying Fox hanging upside down in tree at Jabiru Date: 28/01/2006

Horrid alecto, Alecto horrida (nomen dubium). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1815

Exotic moths including yam and Levant hawkmoths
Yam hawk moth, Theretra nessus 1, Trichura druryi, female 2, Horama plumipes 3, and Levant hawk-moth, Theretra alecto 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

White-billed buffalo weaver, Bubalornis albirostris. (Weaver alecto, Textor alecto, Temminck)

Eumenides (chromolitho)
975951 Eumenides (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eumenides. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Anglo-French Blockade of the Rio de la Plata (engraving)
1617324 Anglo-French Blockade of the Rio de la Plata (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-French Blockade of the Rio de la Plata)

The Judgement of Paris by Peter Paul Rubens
3849816 The Judgement of Paris by Peter Paul Rubens by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); (add.info.: The Judgement of Paris by Peter Paul Rubens, 1632-35 (oil on oak)

The Horrors of War after Peter Paul Rubens
3849815 The Horrors of War after Peter Paul Rubens by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); (add.info.: The Horrors of War ( An Allegory Showing the Affects of War) after Peter Paul Rubens

Lieutenant Governor Gall-Stone, inspired by Alecto, or The Birth of Minerva
2562213 Lieutenant Governor Gall-Stone, inspired by Alecto, or The Birth of Minerva, 1790 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Nyssa ogeche, ogeechee lime & Crataegus sp. hawthorn
Drawing 35 (Ewan 4) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Barnardius zonarius, Australian ringneck
Plate 21 from Ferdinand Lucas Bauers zoological watercolours and drawings observed during Captain Matthew Flinders circumnavigational survey of Australia (Investigator 1801-1803)

Platycercus exmius, eastern rosella
Plate 18 from Ferdinand Lucas Bauers zoological watercolours and drawings observed during Captain Matthew Flinders circumnavigational survey of Australia (Investigator 1801-1803)

Rattler V Alecto Test
In a British government trial to compare the merits of screw and paddle wheel, the warsloop Rattler proves more powerful than the paddle- steamer Alecto

Platycercus venustus, northern rosella
Plate 19 from Ferdinand Lucas Bauers zoological watercolours and drawings observed during Captain Matthew Flinders circumnavigational survey of Australia (Investigator 1801-1803)

Picture No. 10890676
Shining Flycatcher - male nest building (Myiagra alecto) Date:

Picture No. 10890677
Shining Flycatcher - male incubating on nest (Myiagra alecto) Date:

Picture No. 10890675
Shining Flycatcher - female foraging at the end of a branch (Myiagra alecto) Date:

Empidonax virescnes, Elliottia racemosa, Callirrhoe triangul
Acadian flycatcher, elliottia, poppy mallow and pipit. Drawing 20 (Ewan 46) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Asimina obovata, flag pawpaw & Asimina pygmaea, dwarf pawpaw
Drawing 18 (Ewan 45) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Sarracenia flava, yellow pitcher plant & Sarracenia purpurea
Nelumbo lutea, American lotus & Triodopsis albolabris, land snail & Cemophora coccinea, scarlet snake. Drawing 30 (Ewan 22) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Amianthium muscaetoxicum, fly poison
Drawing 38 (Ewan 7) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Canna flaccida, swamp canna
Drawing 48 (Ewan 26) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Xylomelum pyriforme, woody pear
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Alecto edition

Trichoglossus haematodus, rainbow lorikeet
Plate 24 from Ferdinand Lucas Bauers zoological watercolours and drawings observed during Captain Matthew Flinders circumnavigational survey of Australia (Investigator 1801-1803)

Dendroica magnolia (Wilson), magnolia warbler
Drawing 64 (Ewan 2) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hydrangea quercifolia, oak-leaf hydrange
Unnumbered drawing (Tab III) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

The Great Alatchua Savanah in the province of East Florida
Drawing 26 (Ewan 57) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Cliftonia monophylla, buckwheat tree

Gentiana autumnalis, pine barrens gentian
Drawing 63 (Ewan 2) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Aprosmictus erythropterus, red-winged parrot
Plate 23 from Ferdinand Lucas Bauers zoological watercolours and drawings observed during Captain Matthew Flinders circumnavigational survey of Australia (Investigator 1801-1803)

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"Alecto: Unveiling the Mysteries of Nature's Enigma" In the depths of botanical wonders, lies a captivating species known as Alecto. Its name may evoke thoughts of ancient Greek mythology and divine retribution, but this Alecto is far from a mythical creature. Alecto, also referred to as Franklinia alatamaha or simply franklinia, is an exquisite flowering tree native to the southeastern United States. With its delicate white blossoms resembling camellias and its glossy green foliage, it graces the landscape like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. But Alecto's allure doesn't end there; it shares its habitat with other remarkable beings that add to its mystique. The vibrant Sabatia bartramii, commonly known as savannah pink, dances alongside Alecto in perfect harmony. Their contrasting colors create a breathtaking spectacle that enchants all who witness it. As if nature couldn't bestow more marvels upon us in this realm, we find Eacles imperialis fluttering gracefully nearby. This imperial moth with its majestic wingspan adds an ethereal touch to the scene surrounding our enigmatic protagonist. And let us not forget about Oenothera grandiflora - the evening primrose - whose golden petals glisten under moonlight like tiny stars illuminating Alecto's path through darkness. While these natural wonders captivate our senses on Earth's canvas, another parallel can be drawn between Alecto and mythological figures: Megaera, Tisiphone, and Alecto herself - collectively known as the Greek Erinyes or Furies. These deities symbolize vengeance and punishment for those who transgress moral boundaries. Just like Orestas pursued by these relentless Furies in ancient tales depicted in engravings such as "Orestas pursued by the Furies, " so does our curiosity chase after understanding this enigma called Alecto.