Hand Colored Botanical Engravings from British Botany Books
Item Details
Pen
A set of early 19th century hand-colored botanical engravings on paper originally published in British botany books titled Cistineae: The Natural Order of the Cistus or Rock Rose by Robert Sweet and English Botany; or Coloured Figures of British Plants by James Sowerbyc. The set includes three prints depicts long stemmed yellow flowers and each is mounted under a double layer of gold tone and off white matting with a faux crackled motif, glass and presented in gold tone wood frames. A wire for hanging purposes and a informative decals about the prints, publisher and origination dates are present to the verso of each frame.
Condition
- paint and faint scratches present on frames. Foxing present.
Dimensions
- measurement of the largest frame, visible print measures: 5.0"W x 8.0"H;
frames of smaller prints measure: 8.75"W x 12"H x .75"D.
Item #
17BOS059-093
