Waratah (Telopea speciosissima) Size:19 x 25 cm (A4) and richly illustrated narrative scenes

and richly illustrated narrative scenes symbolising the seasons and stages of life

one of Australia's great nineteenth century photraphers

⁣⁣When Governor Lachlan Macquarie visited Bulli Pass in 1822 he entered a rainforest Eden

Creator Stewart & Morton Auctioneers

recording some of her finest paintings

Waratah (Telopea speciosissima) Size:19 x 25 cm (A4) and richly illustrated narrative scenesCreator Ms. Maund (17901863) Date 1842 Native to southeastern Australia, the waratah is the floral emblem of New South Wales. The name 'waratah' comes from the Eora Aboriginal people, the original inhabitants of the Sydney area The Showy Waratah from Benjamin Maund's 'The Botanist' (1836 1842). The illustrations for Maund's publication were prepared by several women artists, including his two daughters. This fine waratah engraving was originally drawn