PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775–1840). A male catkin of a Breadfruit Tree. 1808–1827. 08_03_23 which makes them swell and

which makes them swell and become more tender

giving the viewer a true picture of this thriving Spanish colony

all surrounded by an elaborate border of windheads

detailed and highly accurate depiction of each flower also exemplifies the artist's exceptional rendering skill

PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775–1840). A male catkin of a Breadfruit Tree. 1808–1827. 08_03_23 which makes them swell andPIERRE JEAN FRANOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 17751840) Artocarpus incisa [A male catkin of a Breadfruit Tree] Preparatory drawing for F. R. Tussac, Flore des Antilles, ou histoire gnrale botanique, rurale et economique des vgtaux indignes des Antilles. Paris: chez lauteur, F. Schoell et Hautel, 18081827. Vol. 2, Plate 4 Watercolor and pencil on paper Frame size: 26 1 2 x 21 1 2 in. The male and female flowers are both arranged on catkins, not far apart from