Antonio Martinez Ron describes how 18th and 19th century botanical illustrators addressed this essential problem.
The reproductions you see here do not do it justice.
The colors on the chart make a vivid impression when viewed in person.
Haenke carried it with him throughout his eventful and memorable adventure.
“The Natural System of Colours”(1766), de Moses Harris.
As you might see, to study nature you have to take into account many small details.
But he left us some beautiful books.
It was translated and republished here with the authors permission.
