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Memorial medal of Dr Daniel Solander

Gustav Ljungberger, 1783

Dr. Daniel Solander was a Swedish Botanist who became a key figure in Captain CookÂ’s momentous first voyage to the South Seas. During the voyage Sir Joseph Banks and Solander collected and named over 1400 plant species. After the voyage, Solander remained in close touch with Banks and Cook, who named Cape Solander, New South Wales, after him. The medal was made in Sweden, and dedicated to Sir Joseph Banks, in recognition of their years and work together. The plant depicted on the medal was named solandra in honour of SolanderÂ’s extraordinary contribution to natural history.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Memorial medal of Dr Daniel Solander, 1783

Date supported

2011

Medium and material

Silver

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.7 cm

Grant

2000

Total cost

5465.925

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