theartfulgene:Franz and Ferdinand Bauers are sometimes considered to be the pioneers of scientific i
theartfulgene:Franz and Ferdinand Bauers are sometimes considered to be the pioneers of scientific illustration. Born in the second half of the 18th century the Bauers were the sons of Lucas Bauer, a court painter to the Prince of Liechtenstein. Ferdinand Bauer is best known for his drawings of Australian fauna and flora, whereas Franz became the resident artists in the Kew Royal Botanical Gardens in London. Image sources here & here . -- source link
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