Deborah Gillingham. Nymphaea Visacolor. 1870. 10 California as an island remained

California as an island remained common on maps until the mid-eighteenth century

and scenes representing the wealth and mystery of Asia

Mounted on Newton style English mahogany stands

and James Dwight Dana

the map outlines the continent’s major regions

Deborah Gillingham. Nymphaea Visacolor. 1870. 10 California as an island remainedDeborah 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