Geoffrey Edward Harvey Grigson Collection

Himalayan Balsam: Impatiens Glandulifera, 1840, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Himalayan Balsam: Impatiens Glandulifera, 1840, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Edwardss Botanical Register" edited by John Lindley

Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Creator: William Henry Hunt
Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Detail from Primroses and Birds Nest, painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Creator: Alfred William Parsons
Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Botanical illustration from " The Genus Rosa" by Ellen Willmott. [1910-1914]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Monkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Monkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Illustration from " Curtiss Botanical Magazine" founded by William Curtis. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Herb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Herb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Rosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Rosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby

Vipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Vipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Evergreen Alkanet, Tuberous-Rooted Comfrey, Lungwort, Jacobs Ladder, Borage, Gromwell, Houndstongue, Bugloss

Greater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Greater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Botanical illustration from " British Flowering Plants" by William Baxter. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Orpine, 1777, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Orpine, 1777, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Flora Londinensis" by Curtis. [1777]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

Yellow Flag, 1808, (1944). Creator: Pierre-Joseph Redoute
Yellow Flag, 1808, (1944). Iris - botanical illustration from " Les Liliacees" [Liliaceae, plants of the lily family], written and illustrated by Pierre-Joseph Redoute

Honeysuckle, 1777, (1944). Creator: William Kilburn
Honeysuckle, 1777, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Flora Londinensis" by Curtis. [1777]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

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Geoffrey Edward Harvey Grigson: A Botanical Journey Through Time Step into the world of Geoffrey Edward Harvey Grigson, a man whose passion for botany knew no bounds. As we delve into his remarkable collection, we are transported to different eras and introduced to an array of captivating flora. Himalayan Balsam: Impatiens Glandulifera, 1840 (1944). Creator: Unknown Grigson's fascination with exotic plants is evident in this delicate Himalayan beauty. Its vibrant blooms stand tall against the backdrop of a changing world. Primroses, 1840s (1944). Creator: William Henry Hunt In the midst of springtime enchantment, Grigson captures the essence of primroses with meticulous precision. Their gentle hues paint a picture of tranquility and renewal. Dog Rose, c1890-1908 (1944). Creator: Alfred William Parsons The dog rose gracefully adorns nature's canvas under Grigson's watchful eye. Its thorny branches intertwine as if guarding secrets only whispered by the wind. Monkey-Flower, 1812 (1944). Creator: Unknown A burst of vivid colors emerges from this monkey-flower portrait. Grigson reveals its playful charm while honoring its timeless allure. Herb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century (1944). Creator: Unknown Gracing us with its mysterious presence is Herb Paris—a rare gem captured by Grigson's lens. This enigmatic flower holds ancient wisdom within its intricate petals. Rosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century (1944). Creator: Unknown Against a backdrop reminiscent of forgotten landscapes lies the resolute beauty of Rosebay Willowherb—an ode to resilience in times both past and present. Vipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century (1944). Creator.