The Hidden Stories of the Linnean Herbarium silent recipients of knowledge

silent recipients of knowledge

hvor en gruppe unge mennesker våger over dem

Steffen Larsen

and later in her purpose-built wooden writing lodge tucked into a corner of the orchard

The Hidden Stories of the Linnean Herbarium silent recipients of knowledgeIn this book, photographer Lena Granefelt literally illuminates herbarium sheets from two of the most significant Linnaean collections in the world, one held by the Linnean Society of London and the other by the Swedish Museum of Natural History. In the light from Granefelts flash invisible details emerge: the structure of the paper, watermarks, and notes that bring together the thoughts and observations of botanists from many different eras. Colours