This beautiful illustration of a magnolia, with purple bud and leaves, was created by artist Mark Catesby for Hortus Europae Americanus: or, a Collection of 85 curious trees and shrubs, the produce of North America. This image was originally published in J. Millon, London, 1767, and is now made available as a fine art print. 452.f.14, opposite 1.

Creator: Mark Catesby