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Badusa corymbifera - Monochrome drawing by Ferdinand Bauer, c. 1795. Paper, grey wash. Bound into copy of A.B. Lambert, The Genus Cinchona, London, 1797. Date: 1795
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1795 1797 Bauer Biological Cinchona Ferdinand Genus Lambert Monochrome Wash
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1. Title: Monochrome Drawing of Badusa corymbifera by Ferdinand Bauer (1795) This exquisite monochrome drawing depicts Badusa corymbifera, a plant species belonging to the Cinchona genus. The artwork was created by the renowned Austrian botanical artist Ferdinand Bauer around 1795. The drawing is rendered in grey wash on paper and is part of a larger work, "The Genus Cinchona," published by A.B. Lambert in London in 1797. Badusa corymbifera is a plant native to South America, specifically the Andes region. This drawing provides an accurate and detailed representation of the plant's leaves, showcasing their intricate veination and subtle textures. The plant's leaves are large, oval-shaped, and have a serrated margin. The drawing also reveals the arrangement of the leaves on the stem, which forms a dense, rounded cluster. Ferdinand Bauer was a prominent figure in the field of botanical illustration during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His meticulous and precise drawings were widely admired for their beauty and scientific accuracy. This drawing of Badusa corymbifera is a testament to his skill and dedication to capturing the essence of the natural world. The inclusion of this drawing in "The Genus Cinchona" was significant, as the Cinchona genus is famous for its medicinal properties. The bark of certain Cinchona species contains alkaloids, particularly quinine, which has been used to treat malaria since the 17th century. The accurate documentation of these plants through illustrations played a crucial role in their identification, cultivation, and utilization for medicinal purposes. This monochrome drawing of Badusa corymbifera not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as an important historical record of a plant species with significant medicinal value.
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