William Curtis Azalea Nudiflora variety Coccinea. Scarlet Azalea c1792.

by Curtis, William

William Curtis Azalea Conninea (Cistus virginiana) from USA. Hand-coloured copperplate engraving for William Curtis's The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed published in London c1792.

In 1787 when he was Praefectus Hortis (Horticultural Manager) of Chelsea Physic Garden in London, William Curtis (1746-1799) began publication of The Botanical Magazine “in response.. to solicitations for a work... (combining) Botany and Gardening”. Illustrating botanical specimens from around the world, this publication has been published continuously for over 230 years. It is now known as The Kew Magazine. Illustrations for The Botanical Magazine have always been revered - for their scientific accuracy as well as their beauty.

This striking azalea image is in fine condition. The accompanying text for this plate is also available. Page size is approximately 240 x 140mm (9 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches).