Renowned illustrator Ferdinand Bauer was captivated by Australia’s exotic flora and fauna when he arrived in 1801 with Matthew Flinders. View a selection of botanical drawings, maps and rare books related to Bauer’s visit to the colony.

Presented in association with the launch of Professor David Mabberley’s new book Painting by Numbers: The Life and Art of Ferdinand Bauer and the website: paintingbynumbers.dxlab.sl.nsw.gov.au