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A 19th-century book on Latin American orchids prompts a personal reflection on the vulnerability and resiliency of plants, the art of botanical illustration, and the power of portraits as markers of cultural memory. The long history between humans and orchids is sometimes fraught but is still unfolding.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, an obsession spread among bibliophiles for extra-illustrating or grangerizing books. Readers would supplement the pages of an already published book by inserting prints and related materials acquired from other sources. This process would often result in a huge expansion of the original volume.
Honor the experiences and contributions of Latinx and Hispanic people, including the celebrated artists and influential authors in The Huntington’s collections. Discover important artworks on view, learn about the research taking place throughout the institution, and explore the vast archive of stories and programming.
The exhibitions “Storm Cloud: Picturing the Origins of Our Climate Crisis” and “Growing and Knowing in the Gardens of China” trace the dovetailing histories of the relationship between humans and the environment and emphasize the significant role that close observation has played in art, science, and ethics.
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