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Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778), Later Carl von Linné

Photo credit: Collection of the Herbarium, Library, Art & Archives, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Portrait of Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778), also known as Carl von Linné or Carolus Linnaeus, often called the Father of Taxonomy, depicted with Linnaea borealis, the plant named in his honour.

Collection of the Herbarium, Library, Art & Archives, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Richmond

Title

Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778), Later Carl von Linné

Date

1858

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 64.9 x W 51.9 cm

Accession number

AO 010

Work type

Painting

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Collection of the Herbarium, Library, Art & Archives, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB England

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