Brushstrokes of Botany: Magnus Hallman’s Portraits of Linnaeus

Hallman's most popular portrait of Carl Linnaeus

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 16, 1745 On this day, dear horticultural enthusiasts, we find ourselves transported to the lush landscapes of Östergötland County, Sweden. For it was on this very date that Magnus Hallman, a painter…

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