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John Linly

  • Stanhopea × quadricornis, illustration by Sarah Drake, 1838 Edward's Botanical Register.
    Early Botanical Artists
    Moya Andrews
    Before the invention of photography, illustrations of uncommon plants were crucial. Women were thought to be especially well suited for drawing specimens accurately. They were seen as patient, careful, and willing to work for little pay.