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    Image number: RS.21715
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    Codlin apple

    Date
    1777
    Creator
    Johann Sebastian Müller (1710 - 1792, German) , Engraver
    Object type
    Library reference
    49775
    Material
    Technique
    Dimensions
    height (print): 462mm
    width (print): 310mm
    Subject
    Biology
       > Botany
    Content object
    nature
       > plant
    Description
    Botanical illustration of a malus or codlin apple native to Europe, showing two branches, one with blossom, new leaves and buds and the other in full leaf and bearing ripe fruit. Further details of the flowers, seeds and fruit in section to the bottom of the composition.

    Plate to Illustratio systematis sexualis LINNAEI (an illustration of the sexual system of LINNAEUS) by Johannem Miller (London, 1777).

    Accompanying text ‘Classis XII Ordo IV. ICOSANDRIA PENTAGYNIA, PYRUS.’

    John Miller also known as Johann Sebastian Mueller (1715-ca.1792) was a German engraver and botanist.
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