Title

Platylobium formosium [Orange flat-pea].

Source

Smith, James Edward. 'A specimen of the botany of New Holland.' London: J. Sowerby, 1793

Page or Plate number

plate 6.

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 170

Date made

1793

Place made

London, Greater London, England View on map Close map

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engraving, printed in black ink, from one copper plate; hand-coloured

Text printed from matrix

Printed title lower centre below image, 'Platylobium formosium'.

Matrix size

21.8 x 13.1 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject categories

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book | Australia, Plants

Subject description

Native Australian flora: botanical study of orange flat-pea or handsome flat-pea (platylobium formosium).

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

56242

Creators

Sowerby I, James. | (1757–1822) English | Male | engraver

White, John. | (1756–1832) Irish | Male | print after

Smith, James Edward. | (1759–1828) English | Male | author

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025