William Hooker (1779–1832) was a British illustrator of natural history. He studied under Franz Bauer (1758–1840), becoming the official artist of the Royal Horticultural Society from 1812 until retirement in 1820, [1] whose publications he illustrated. His paintings of fruit were particularly appreciated. [2] [3]
Hooker also worked on the "Oriental Memoirs" of James Forbes and The Paradisus Londinensis with descriptions by Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761–1829). [4] He contributed illustrations for "Hooker's Finest Fruits" until his death in 1832. [5]
The standard author abbreviation W.Hook. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name. [6]
William Hooker (1779–1832) was a British illustrator of natural history. He studied under Franz Bauer (1758–1840), becoming the official artist of the Royal Horticultural Society from 1812 until retirement in 1820, [1] whose publications he illustrated. His paintings of fruit were particularly appreciated. [2] [3]
Hooker also worked on the "Oriental Memoirs" of James Forbes and The Paradisus Londinensis with descriptions by Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761–1829). [4] He contributed illustrations for "Hooker's Finest Fruits" until his death in 1832. [5]
The standard author abbreviation W.Hook. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name. [6]