Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) growing on a lakeside. Coloured etching by B. Pouncy, c. 1793, after W. Hodges.
- Hodges, William, 1744-1797.
- Date:
- [1793]
- Reference:
- 21016i
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The banyan tree is a sacred tree of the Hindus who consider the bark a tonic used in diabetes
Ficus benghalensis = (Ficus indica)
Publication/Creation
[London] (Surry Side Westminster Bridge) : Thos. Palser, [1793]
Physical description
1 print : etching with engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 22.5 x 30.1 cm
Lettering
Banyan tree. Engraved by B.T.Pouncy, from a picture painted by W.Hodges R.A. in the collection of Warren Hastings Esqr.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 21016i
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