Black and white portrait of Benedict Roezl. Printed inscription on recto, 'Gandy, Photo'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Studio 5, Bishopsgate St. Without, opposite the Church, C.A. Gandy. Copies can now be had the same size or Enlarged & finished in Oil or Water Colors, Crayon, Pastel, or Indian Ink.'. Benedikt Roezl (c.1824-1885) was a Czech gardener and plant collector. He was the most well-known collector of orchids of his time, and many orchids are named after him, from discoveries he made in Mexico, Bolivia and Ecuador.. Benedikt Roezl (c.1824-1885) was a Czech gardener and plant collector. He was the most well-known collector of orchids of his time, and many orchids are named after him, from discoveries he made in Mexico, Bolivia and Ecuador.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.2 (h) x 6.4 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print