A-P De Candolle / Tardieu
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A-P De Candolle / Tardieu
AUGUSTIN-PYRAME DE CANDOLLE Swiss botanist Date: 1778 - 1841
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1778 1841 Augustin Botanist Buttons Oval Spectacles Swiss Tardieu Pyrame
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841) - Pioneering Swiss Botanist
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This evocative portrait captures the intellectual intensity and scientific curiosity of Augustin Pyramus de Candolle, a pioneering Swiss botanist whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern plant taxonomy. Born on February 7, 1778, in La Chardonne, Switzerland, de Candolle studied medicine at the University of Geneva before turning to botany, a field in which he would make his most significant contributions. In this oval print, de Candolle is depicted wearing a high collar and spectacles, his gaze fixed intently on some unseen horizon. The intricate buttons on his coat suggest the meticulous attention to detail that characterized his scientific work. De Candolle's most famous publication, "Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis," is a monumental work that catalogued over 33,000 plant species, providing a crucial framework for understanding the relationships between different plant families. De Candolle's innovative approach to plant classification was based on a rigorous analysis of plant morphology, a method that revolutionized the field of botany. He also made important contributions to the study of plant geography and the role of climate in shaping plant distributions. Despite his many achievements, de Candolle's legacy has sometimes been overshadowed by later botanists. However, his work continues to be celebrated by scholars and scientists, who recognize his seminal role in the development of modern plant taxonomy. This portrait offers a glimpse into the mind of a brilliant and curious scientist, whose discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the natural world. Image Reference: Mary Evans Picture Library, de, candolle, tardieu, 1778, 1841, augustin, pyrame, swiss, botanist.
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