Adam Forster

Adam Forster aka Carl August von Wiarda (5 April 1848 Emden, East Frisia - 11 April 1928 Sydney), was a botanical illustrator and naturalist, who after a lengthy stay in South Africa, eventually emigrated to Australia. In April 2011 the National Library of Australia published a selection of 90 of the 900 Forster paintings they hold in "A Brilliant Touch: Adam Forster's Wildflower Paintings". * Swainsona formosa * Various insects * Brachychiton discolor

Adam Forster

Adam Forster aka Carl August von Wiarda (5 April 1848 Emden, East Frisia - 11 April 1928 Sydney), was a botanical illustrator and naturalist, who after a lengthy stay in South Africa, eventually emigrated to Australia. In April 2011 the National Library of Australia published a selection of 90 of the 900 Forster paintings they hold in "A Brilliant Touch: Adam Forster's Wildflower Paintings". * Swainsona formosa * Various insects * Brachychiton discolor