Nathaniel Wallich and Indian Natural History
Reuniting collections through research and digitisation....
As part of the Wallich and Indian Natural History project, the plant drawings, specimens and correspondence are being reunited online, in a collaboration between the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Natural History Museum, London and The British Library, with additional input from the Indian Botanic Gardens, Kolkata, and the National Archives of India.
A conference on Nathaniel Wallich was held in December 2011 at the Natural History Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Audio presentations given at the Conference can be heard here.
About Wallich
Botanist, surgeon and prisoner of war
Discover Wallich’s fascinating life story & why he is considered such a major figure in the history and development of Indian botany.
Drawings
Stunning botanical illustrations
Be captivated by the beautiful drawings Wallich’s team of talented Indian artists produced.
Specimens
A passion for plants
With specimens in herbaria around the world Wallich, the avid plant collector is revealed. Why not explore the specimens collection for yourself?
Correspondence
A life well documented
Whether away on expeditions or in his role as Superintendent of the Calcutta Botanic Garden, Wallich copiously documented his activities. His correspondence provides a fascinating insight into some of his adventures.
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