Sydenham
Edwards (1768-1819) was the son of a schoolmaster out of Wales and he attracted attention
as 'botanical artist' of Curtis. He came to London to practish with Curtis and during 27
years the most drawings in 'Curtis Botanical Magazine' are made by him. As a result of a
misunderstanding in 1815 he terminate the co-operating with this publication and he
started the publishing of the competitive 'Botanical Register'(1815-1847). He also has
illustrated 'The new Botanic Garden' with 133 plates of plants. Plate 120 is made by
Andrews; other plates in this book, which are made after 1819, also will be of other
artists than Edwards. |
November 2008