About the artist
Andrews was known for his unique botanical artwork. Unlike his peers who were hired simply to create small drawings, Andrews wore many hats - artist, engraver, colourist, and publisher. His first publication, 'The Botanist's Repository', was published in London across ten volumes from 1797 to 1812, providing reasonably-priced plant images for Britain's burgeoning community of hobby gardeners.
His work was praised for its accuracy by the Kew publication, Curtis's Botanical Magazine. Interestingly, Andrews' images had a more artistic appeal compared to his competitors whose work was more scientifically inclined.
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