Victoria Regia by William Sharp (1854)

Victoria Regia • William Sharp Free CC0 High Resolution Plants Illustrations

Six stunning water lily chromolithographs from John Fisk Allen's Victoria Regia, or the Great Water Lily of America (1854). Allen, a well-respected botanist of his time, documented his attempts to breed the Amazon’s Victoria regia (Victoria amazonica) in Massachusetts.

These beautiful lithographs by William Sharp (1803–1875) are credited with being the first chromolithographs created on American soil, and are considered among the finest chromolithographs ever produced in America. You can download these botanical paintings to enjoy for free under the CC0 license.

 

 

A gigantic water lily (Victoria Regia) in complete bloom by William Sharp (1803–1875). A gigantic water lily (Victoria Regia) in complete bloom by William Sharp (1803–1875). Free Image from public domain license
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A gigantic water lily (Victoria Regia) during the intermediate stage of bloom illustrated by William Sharp. A gigantic water lily (Victoria Regia) during the intermediate stage of bloom illustrated by William Sharp. Free Image from public domain license
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A view of the form of a gigantic water lily by William Sharp (1803–1875). A view of the form of a gigantic water lily by William Sharp (1803–1875). Free Image from public domain license
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Opening flower of a gigantic water lily (Victoria Regia) by William Sharp (1803–1875). Opening flower of a gigantic water lily (Victoria Regia) by William Sharp (1803–1875). Free Image from public domain license
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Front piece of a young gigantic water lily (Victoria Regia) by William Sharp (1803–1875). Front piece of a young gigantic water lily (Victoria Regia) by William Sharp (1803–1875). Free Image from public domain license
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Under side of leaf of a gigantic water lily by William Sharp (1803–1875). Under side of leaf of a gigantic water lily by William Sharp (1803–1875). Free Image from public domain license
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