PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775–1840). The manchineel tree. short 300 His map is closely derived

His map is closely derived from the “Admiral’s Map”

Flanking the breakfront frieze are a vertical oval paterae inset with rosettes

A number of adventures befell him on his return journey to France

also in grater form

The map itself was antiquated when published

PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775–1840). The manchineel tree. short 300 His map is closely derivedPIERRE JEAN FRANOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 17751840) Mancinella venenata The Mangeneel Tree (The manchineel tree [Hippomane mancinella]) Preparatory drawing for F. R. Tussac, Flore des Antilles, ou histoire gnrale botanique, rurale et economique des vgtaux indignes des Antilles. Paris: chez lauteur, F. Schoell et Hautel, 18081827. Vol. 3, Pl. 13 Watercolor and pencil on paper Paper size: The manchineel tree, often referred to as manchioneel or manchineal,