Deborah Gillingham. Nymphaia Rubra. 1870. Frame:No Frame It is the first known

It is the first known wall map format based on Marcgraf’s manuscript

The whole is surrounded by a white-on-black heraldic meander

with glorious original color

No manuscripts of the Geographical Guidance survive from before the 13th century

The map’s finely engraved details are complemented by original hand-coloring in outline

Deborah Gillingham. Nymphaia Rubra. 1870. Frame:No Frame It is the first knownDeborah Passmore Gillingham Lilies and Magnolias Watercolors on Paper 1869 1870 Paper Size: 18x13 Deborah Passmore Gillinghams Lilies and Magnolias watercolors celebrate the botanical beauty of 19th century America with exquisite attention to detail and artistry. Painted between 1869 and 1870 on high quality J. Whatman wove paper, these works showcase lifelike depictions of lilies and magnoliasnative plants rich in both cultural and symbolic