Curtis Collection (page 9)

Paper mulberry tree, Broussonetia papyrifera (Morus papyrifera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Swamp dog-laurel, Leucothoe axillaris (Fine notched-leaved andromeda, Andromeda axillaris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William

Red crassula, Crassula coccinea (Crassula versicolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Asiatic globe-flower, Trollius asiaticus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards rom William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Tree flax, Linum arboreum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Hollow root, Corydalis cava (Hollow-rooted fumitory, Fumaria cava). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Fumewort, Corydalis solida (Solid-rooted fumitory, Fumaria solida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Indian leadwort, Plumbago indica (Rose-coloured leadwort, Plumbago rosea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Double lilac primrose, Primula vulgaris (Primula acaulis fl. pleno carneo). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Great double daisy, Bellis perennis var. major flore pleno. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Small-spined aloe, Aloe microcantha. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1822

Phyteuma scorzonerifolium (Scorzonera-leaved rampion, Phyteuma scorzonerifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William

Treasure flower, Gazania rigens (Golden-flowered gazania, Gazania uniflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Many-flowered or perennial sunflower, Helianthus multiflorus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Australian hollyhock, Malva preissiana (Mallow-life lavatera, Lavatera plebeia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William

Tephroseris integrifolia (Orange-coloured cineraria, Cineraria aurantiaca). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William

Black pea, Lathyrus niger (Black bittervetch, Orobus niger). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical

Alpine wall-cress, Arabis alpina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Moon carrot, Seseli gummiferum
Moon carrot or gummy meadow-saxifrage, Seseli gummiferum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical

Broad-leaved spurge, Euphorbia epithymoides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Pineland daisy, Chaptalia tomentosa (Wooly-leaved chaptalia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Jagged flowered catchfly, Oberna lacera (Silene lacera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical

Large-flowered flax-leaved rue, Ruta linifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1821

Digitalis lamarckii Ivanina (Levant foxglove, Digitalis orientalis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis

Cape marigold, Arctotheca calendula (Marygold-flowered cryptostemma, Cryptostemma calendulacea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis

Giant cabuya, Furcraea foetida (Gigantic furcroea, Furcroea gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1821

Centropogon cornutus (Shrubby lobelia, Lobelia surinamensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Frog hakea, Hakea nitida (Shining-leaved hakea, Hakea nitida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical

Lattice-like paterned flower vanda, Vanda tessellata (Chequer-flowered vanda, Vanda roxburghii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical

Striped squill, Puschkinia scilloides
Striped squill (Squil-like puschkinia), Puschkinia scilloides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical

Leafless dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium aphyllum (Hooded dendrobium, Dendrobium cucullatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation

Fox-tongued melastome, Melastoma sanguineum (Red-veined melastoma, Melastoma sanguinea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of

Yellow-pale water iris, Iris pseudocorus pallido-flava. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1821

Small soapweed, Yucca glauca (Narrow-leaved Adams needle, Yucca angustifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William

Osbeckia-like melastoma, Melastoma osbeckioides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Dioecious black-flowered storks-bill, Pelargonium dioicum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical

Chinese lychnis or ragged robin, Lychnis coronata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (Chinese dolichos, Dolichos sinensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by William Herbert for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis

Spider lily, Crinum asiaticum (Sloping flowered crinum, Crinum declinatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by William Herbert for Samuel Curtis continuation of William

Soapweed, Yucca glauca (Lyons narrow-leaved adams needle, Yucca stricta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis

Langsdorffs tobacco, Nicotiana langsdorffii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Cape marigold, Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia (Large-flowered marygold, Calendula chrysanthemifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis

Scarborough lily, Cyrtanthus elatus (Specious-flowered crinum, Crinum speciosum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by William Herbert for Samuel Curtis continuation of

Violet wood-sorrel, Oxalis violacea
Violet-coloured wood-sorrel, Oxalis violacea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Alpine sweetvetch, Hedysarum alpinum
Alpine sweetvetch or alpine hedysarum, Hedysarum alpinum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical

Heart-leaved poison, Gastrolobium bilobum
Heart-leaved poison or two-lobed gastrolobium, Gastrolobium bilobum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis

Snow berry, Symphoria racemosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1821

Royal candles, Veronica spicata subsp. orchidea (Orchis-flowered speedwell, Veronica orchidea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis

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"Curtis: A Journey Through Time and Artistry" Step into the world of Curtis, where history, culture, and nature intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From the mesmerizing artwork of Alan John Ainsworth depicting Curtis Steigers in 2014 to Edward S. Curtis' iconic photograph of Cheyenne Chief Two Moons in 1910, this collection takes us on an exploration through time. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Native American tribes as we encounter Sitting Bear - Arikara by John Andrew & Son in 1908 and witness six tribal chiefs adorned in ceremonial attire captured by Edward S. Curtis himself around 1900. Each image tells a story of resilience, strength, and tradition that continues to inspire generations. But our journey doesn't stop there; it transcends boundaries into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with a publicity still from Billy Wilder's timeless film "Some Like It Hot" (1959). As we marvel at the talent behind the camera, we also delve into nature's wonders – from vibrant dahlias to Oregon grape and bearded ladies slipper orchids – reminding us of Earth's breathtaking beauty. The allure extends further as we encounter unique species like Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa or mole cricket alongside majestic plants such as Male Shield ferns and Horn-bearing datura. And just when you think you've seen it all, behold the awe-inspiring Double coconut palm tree found only on Seychelles-Island. Curtis invites us to appreciate artistry across various mediums while celebrating diversity both within cultures and ecosystems alike. So join us on this extraordinary voyage through time, where each image unveils a new chapter filled with wonderment and discovery.