Blue gum or fever tree (Eucalyptus globulus Labill.): flowering and fruiting stem with floral segments. Engraving by C. Dien, c.1798, after P. J. Redouté.
- Redouté, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840.
- Date:
- [1798]
- Reference:
- 18494i
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Description
The blue gum tree is the source of medicinal eucalyptus oil. The timber is used for ship-building and agricultural implements
Publication/Creation
[Paris], [1798]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 45 x 30 cm
Lettering
Eucalyptus globulus P.J.Redouté del. Dien Scripsit
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18494i
Type/Technique
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Location Status Access Closed stores