PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775–1840). The manchineel tree. short 300 also in grater form

also in grater form

extremely important distinctions during an era when Britain ruled the waves

A number of adventures befell him on his return journey to France

Flanking the breakfront frieze are a vertical oval paterae inset with rosettes

Engraved by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775–1840). The manchineel tree. short 300 also in grater formPIERRE JEAN FRANOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 17751840) Mancinella venenata The Mangeneel Tree (The manchineel tree [Hippomane mancinella]) 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. 3, Pl. 13 Watercolor and pencil on paper Paper size: The manchineel tree, often referred to as manchioneel or manchineal,