John Reeves Collection

Ara ararauna, blue-and-yellow macaw
Plate 41, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Durio zibethinus, durian fruit
Plate 146 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Strelitzea sp. bird of paradise flower
Plate 911 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ara macao, scarlet macaw
Plate 25, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Urania speciosa; Palm
Watercolour from the John Reeves Collection; c.1820s Date: 1820

Cactua moluccensis, salmon-crested cockatoo
Large Series plate 24, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. The plant is Erythrina arborescens

Mangifera indica, mango
Plate 234 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Biophytum sensitivum, sikerpud
Plate 190 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Plate 102 from the John Reeves Collection (Zoology)
Plate 102 from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China 1774-1856

Pterois volitans, red lionfish
Plate 112 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Varecia variegata, ruffed lemur
LS Plate 74 of the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China, 1774-1856

Licuala sp
Plate 981 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pinus wallichiana, pine tree
Plate 848 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Plant Illustration
Plate 916 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Plate 130 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Areca sp
Plate 987 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Plate 133 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Plate 127 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Primula sinensis
Plate 660 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cymbidium aloifolium, orchid
Plate 869 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

LS Plate 2 from the John Reeves Collection
Large Series plate 2, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Cyprinus hybiscoides, common carp
Part of LS Plate 166 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Flower Illustration from the Reeves Collection Plate 124 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Reevess pheasant, Syrmaticus reevesii
6337166 Reevess pheasant, Syrmaticus reevesii by Lizars, William Home (1788-1859); (add.info.: Reevess pheasant, Syrmaticus reevesii. Barred-tail pheasant, Phasianus veneratus)

LS Plate 159 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Ptilinopus insolitus, knob-billed fruit dove
Plate 52, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. The plant is Bombax ceiba

Helianthus annuus, sunflower
Plate 578 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Melogale moschatta, Chinese ferret badger
LS Plate 76 of the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China, 1774-1856

Cymbopogon citratus, lemon grass
Plate 998 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

LS Plate 192 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Aix galericulata, Mandarin duck and other birds
Large Series plate 35, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Theobroma cacao, cocoa plant
Plate 178 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Zingiber officinale, ginger

Balistoides conspicillum, clown triggerfish
A close up of plate 178 (LS) from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton

Ara ararauna, blue-and-yellow macaw
Large Series plate 27, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Limulus polyphemus, horsehoe crab
LS Plate 95 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Thunbergia grandiflora, blue trumpet vine
Plate 739 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

LS Plate 186 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Lorius garrulus, chattering lory
Plate 44, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Aetobatus narinari, spotted eagle ray
LS Plate 190 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Plate 80 of the Reeves Collection (Zoology)
LS Plate 80 of the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China, 1774-1856

LS Plate 158 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Plate 146 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Plate 122 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Plate 90 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Chrysanthemum x morifolium, chrysanthemum. Plate 582 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Thespia tiliaceous
Plate 781 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

LS Plate 193 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

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"John Reeves: A Passionate Explorer of Nature's Wonders" Meet John Reeves, a remarkable individual with an insatiable curiosity for the natural world. From the vibrant Durio zibethinus, also known as the durian fruit, to the exotic Strelitzea sp. Bird of paradise flower, his love for botanical marvels knows no bounds. But it doesn't stop there – John's fascination extends to our feathered friends as well. He finds solace in observing magnificent creatures like Ara ararauna, the blue-and-yellow macaw, and Ara macao, the scarlet macaw. Their vivid plumage never fails to captivate him. Urania speciosa palms sway gracefully in John's imagination as he envisions tropical landscapes filled with their beauty. And who can forget Cactua moluccensis? The salmon-crested cockatoo's playful antics bring joy and laughter into his life. As a lover of fruits too, John revels in indulging himself with Mangifera indica mangoes – their succulent sweetness tantalizing his taste buds. Biophytum sensitivum or sikerpud plants amaze him with their sensitivity to touch; they seem almost sentient. Plate 102 from the renowned John Reeves Collection (Zoology) showcases his meticulous documentation of various species' intricate details – a testament to his dedication towards preserving knowledge about nature's wonders. Areca sp. , commonly known as betel nut palm trees, evoke memories of lush tropical forests where these majestic giants thrive alongside Pterois volitans red lionfish that elegantly glide through coral reefs beneath Licuala sp. 's enchanting canopy.