Watercolour on paper of Ratibida pinnata, by James Sowerby 28 August 1815. Published under the name 'Rudbeckia pinnata' in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, (1815) N.2310. TR: 'No.136 Aug. 28. 1815 / Mr Salisbury [? Illeg.] / 2310', in graphite; LL: 'Rudbeckia pinnata?', in graphite. Identified as 'Rudbeckia pinnata' and reproduced in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, volume 49 (London, 1815) No.2310. According to the entry in Curtis's Botanical Magazine for this illustration, '[this species is] native of North America. Communicated by Mr Salisbury from the Botanic Garden at Brompton, in August 1815'. The current botanical name is Ratibida pinnata
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watercolour painting (technique). 24 cm. x 19.4 cm.. watercolour (paint). paper