Dapai-ah Tambay or Carica, from 'Drawings of Plants from Malacca', c.1805-18

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"Dapai-ah Tambay or Carica" is a botanical illustration from the collection titled "Drawings of Plants from Malacca," which dates back to the period between 1805 and 1818. The artwork is attributed to an anonymous artist and is part of a larger compilation of drawings that depict the diverse flora of the Malacca region in Malaysia. This particular piece showcases the plant known as Carica papaya, commonly referred to as papaya, which is native to the tropics of the Americas and was widely cultivated and naturalized in Southeast Asia by the time of the drawing.

The illustration is executed with meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of the scientific and botanical interest of the period, which sought to document and understand the natural world through art. The "Drawings of Plants from Malacca" serves as a valuable historical record, providing insight into the botanical knowledge and artistic conventions of the early 19th century. The collection, including "Dapai-ah Tambay or Carica," is significant for its contribution to the documentation of plant species in the region during a time when European powers were keenly interested in the economic and medicinal potential of Southeast Asian flora.

The "Drawings of Plants from Malacca" is also an example of the intersection between art and science, as such illustrations were essential for the study and classification of plants before the advent of photography. The anonymous artist of "Dapai-ah Tambay or Carica" has captured the papaya in various stages of growth, from the broad, palmate leaves to the distinctive fruit, providing a visual guide that would have been used by botanists and horticulturists of the era. The work is a testament to the rich biodiversity of Malacca and the broader Malay Peninsula, as well as the enduring importance of botanical illustration in the study of natural history.

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