Maddalena Lisa Mussino Collection

Chocolate Vine or Five-leaf Akebia (Achebia quinata Decne), Lardizabalaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor, 1865
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXIV, Plate 16 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Chocolate Vine or Five-leaf Akebia (Achebia quinata Decne), Lardizabalaceae

Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas (Alstroemeria ligtu), Amaryllidaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor, 1858
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXI, Plate 83 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas (Alstroemeria ligtu), Amaryllidaceae

Campanulaceae, Spotted Bellflower (Campanula punctata). Herbaceous perennial plant for flower beds
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 28 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Campanulaceae, Spotted Bellflower (Campanula punctata)

Chinese Hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge), Rosaceae, hedge deciduous shrub, native to Europe, watercolor, 1862
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXIII, Plate 35 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Chinese Hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge), Rosaceae

Asian virginsbower (Clematis florida Thunb), Ranunculaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor, 1838-40
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LV, Plate 91 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Asian virginsbower (Clematis florida Thunb), Ranunculaceae. Perennial plant native to Japan

Ming Aralia (Polyscias fruticosa Harms), Araliaceae, indoor or temperate greenhouse suffruticose plant with persistent
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXI, table 64 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Araliaceae, Ming Aralia (Polyscias fruticosa Harms)

Rubiaceae, Brazilian Firecracker Vine (Manettia cordifolia Mart. ), Temperate greenhouse plant, native to Brazil
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXIV, table 100 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Rubiaceae, Brazilian Firecracker Vine (Manettia cordifolia Mart.)

Verbenaceae, Bleeding Glory-bower (Clerodendron thomsoniae), Evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXIV, table 49 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Verbenaceae, Bleeding Glory-bower (Clerodendron thomsoniae)

Josephines lily (Brunsvigia josephinae), Amaryllidaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor, 1838-1840
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LV, Plate 49 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Josephines lily (Brunsvigia josephinae), Amaryllidaceae

Japanese Mahonia (Mahonia japonica), Berberidaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor, 1858
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXI, Plate 91 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Japanese Mahonia (Mahonia japonica), Berberidaceae. Shrub for hedges native to Japan

Bignoniaceae, Bower vine or Bower of Beauty (Pandorea jasminoides), Woody climbing vine native to Australia
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXII, table 7 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Bignoniaceae, Bower vine or Bower of Beauty (Pandorea jasminoides)

Apocynaceae, Bush Allamanda (Allamanda neriifolia Hook), Temperate greenhouse shrub with persistent leaves
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXII, table 89 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Apocynaceae, Bush Allamanda (Allamanda neriifolia Hook)

Caprifoliaceae, Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum japonicum Spreng), Shrub with persistent leaves, native to Japan
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 119 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Caprifoliaceae, Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum japonicum Spreng)

Scarlet Plume (Euphorbia fulgens), Euphorbiaceae, Temperate greenhouse suffruticose plant native to Mexico, watercolor
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVI, table 14 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Scarlet Plume (Euphorbia fulgens), Euphorbiaceae

Asteraceae or Compositae, Ligularia Kaempferi Sieb. et Zucc. Gold spotted variety
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXII, table 101 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Asteraceae or Compositae, Ligularia Kaempferi Sieb. et Zucc. Gold spotted variety

Giant Granadilla (Passiflora quadrangularis), Passifloraceae, Climbing shrub, native to tropical America, watercolor
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXIV, table 112 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Passifloraceae, Giant Granadilla (Passiflora quadrangularis)

Butternut or White Walnut (Juglans cinerea), Juglandaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor, 1862
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXIII, Plate 27 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Butternut or White Walnut (Juglans cinerea), Juglandaceae

Fringed Star Orchid (Epidendrum ciliare or Coilostylis ciliaris), Orchidaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXII, Plate 16 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Fringed Star Orchid (Epidendrum ciliare or Coilostylis ciliaris), Orchidaceae

Scrophulariaceae, Hebe or Titirangi (Hebe speciosa Cockagne et Allan), Shrub with persistent leaves
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LIX, table 116 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Scrophulariaceae, Hebe or Titirangi (Hebe speciosa Cockagne et Allan)

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), Euphorbiaceae, Indoor or temperate greenhouse suffruticose plant native to Mexico
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 97 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), Euphorbiaceae

Amargo or Bitterwood (Quassia amara), Simarubaceae, small tree, cultivated for application purposes, native to Guyane
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXIV, table 124 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Amargo or Bitterwood (Quassia amara) Simarubaceae

Acanthaceae, Brazilian Plume (Jacobinia carnea Nichols), Temperate greenhouse shrub with persistent leaves
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVI, table 78 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Acanthaceae, Brazilian Plume (Jacobinia carnea Nichols)

Rubiaceae, (Bouvardia hybrida Hort. ) Temperate greenhouse shrub with persistent leaves, native to Brazil
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXII, table 94 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Rubiaceae, (Bouvardia hybrida Hort.) Temperate greenhouse shrub with persistent leaves

Caprifoliaceae, Old Fashioned Weigela (Weigela florida), Deciduous shrub for hedges, native to China
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 120 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Caprifoliaceae, Old Fashioned Weigela (Weigela florida)

Peacock flower or Barbados pride (Poinciana pulcherrima), Fabaceae, Warm greenhouse shrub native to tropical regions
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume L, Plate 77 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Peacock flower or Barbados pride (Poinciana pulcherrima), Fabaceae

Orchid (Oncidium bifolium Sims), Orchidaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor, 1858
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXI, Plate 106 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Orchid (Oncidium bifolium Sims), Orchidaceae

Ivy-leaved Cyclamen (Cyclamen neapolitanum or hederifolium), Primulaceae, Herbaceous perennial plant for flower beds
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XIII, table 32 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Primulaceae, Ivy-leaved Cyclamen (Cyclamen neapolitanum or hederifolium)

Button Heath (Erica lateralis Willd), Ericaceae, evergreen shrub for flower beds native to Southern Africa, watercolor
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 53 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Ericaceae, Button Heath (Erica lateralis Willd)

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Cornaceae, small tree or shrub native to Northern America, watercolor, 1837-1838
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume L, table 66 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Cornaceae, Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida). Small tree or shrub native to Northern America

Fuchsia splendens Zucc, Onagraceae, indoor or temperate greenhouse small shrub, native to Mexico, watercolor, 1841-1843
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVI, table 26 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Onagraceae, Fuchsia splendens Zucc. Indoor or temperate greenhouse small shrub, native to Mexico

Ladies Eardrop (Fuchsia coccinea Soland), Onagraceae, Temperate greenhouse small shrub, native to Brazil, watercolor
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVI, table 28 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Onagraceae, Ladies Eardrop (Fuchsia coccinea Soland)

Lopezia longiflora Decne, Onagraceae, Temperate greenhouse small deciduous shrub, native to Mexico, watercolor, 1862
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 24 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Onagraceae, Lopezia longiflora Decne

Albany Bottlebrush (Callistemon speciosum DC), Myrtaceae, Shrub with persistent leaves, native to Australia
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 24 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Myrtaceae, Albany Bottlebrush (Callistemon speciosum DC)

Cereus coccineus Salm-Dyck, Cactaceae, indoor or temperate greenhouse succulent plant, native to Brazil, watercolor
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 32 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Cactaceae, Cereus coccineus Salm-Dyck

Banana Passionfruit (Passiflora mollissima Bailey), Passifloraceae, Climbing shrub native to the Andean region
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LX, table 79 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Banana Passionfruit (Passiflora mollissima Bailey), Passifloraceae

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"Maddalena Lisa Mussino: A Botanical Journey Through Watercolors" Step into the enchanting world of botanical art with Maddalena Lisa Mussino. Her exquisite watercolor paintings capture the beauty and intricacy of various plant species, showcasing her immense talent and passion for nature. In her painting titled "Chocolate Vine or Five-leaf Akebia, " Mussino brings to life the delicate vines of Achebia quinata Decne from the Lardizabalaceae family. The vibrant hues and meticulous details make this artwork a true masterpiece, transporting us to a lush garden filled with these captivating flowers. Mussino's attention then turns to the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas in her piece from 1858. The Alstroemeria ligtu blooms gracefully on paper, displaying its elegant petals in shades of pink and orange, and is as if we can almost smell their sweet fragrance emanating from this remarkable watercolor. The Brazilian Firecracker Vine takes center stage in another one of Mussino's creations. With Manettia cordifolia Mart. , she captures its fiery red blossoms against a backdrop of green foliage, evoking images of tropical landscapes that are both mesmerizing and exotic. Moving on to Africa, we encounter the Bleeding Glory-bower depicted by Mussino in 1866. This evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa showcases stunning red flowers amidst glossy leaves, creating an enchanting contrast that is beautifully portrayed through her brushstrokes. Josephine's Lily emerges next, delicately painted by Mussino between 1838-1840. Its striking pink petals stand out against a dark background, exuding elegance and grace that captivate our senses. Japanese Mahonia graces another canvas with its presence as Maddalena Lisa Mussino expertly portrays this Berberidaceae member in all its glory during 1858.