PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775 - 1840). Sun Cactus. Poiteau & Turpin A Map of the British

A Map of the British and French Dominions in North America

the geography of the north country is but poorly understood

Jaillot’s refined engraving

(11 x 7 4/8 inches)

Thanks to its innovation and consideration

PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775 - 1840). Sun Cactus. Poiteau & Turpin A Map of the BritishPIERRE JEAN FRANOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775 1840) Cactus specio [Disocactus speciosus Sun Cactus] Watercolor and pencil on paper Inscribed Turpin 1819 lower left Cactus specio center Frame size approx: 24 1 2 x 20 1 4 in. This plant is indigenous to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala and has also been successfully established in the Canary Islands.