Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Botanical Print Representing Wild Angelica

Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Imperatoria Ostruthium, a flowering plant belonging to the family Apiaceae. This botanical style print is available in 4 different n...

Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Imperatoria Ostruthium, a flowering plant belonging to the family Apiaceae. This botanical style print is available in 4 different n...

Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing the herbaceous biennial plant Anthriscus sylvestris, known as cow parsley, painted with notes of antique rose and light blue color shade...

Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Imperatoria Ostruthium, a flowering plant belonging to the family Apiaceae, painted with notes of antique rose and light blue color shad...

Title: Antique Botanical Print of Banana Shrub and Starry Wild Jasmine, 1803 This title accurately reflects the plant subjects depicted in the illustration: the Banana Shrub (Fig. 1, showing the seed pod) and the Starry Wild Jasmine (Fig. 2, showing the flower in bloom). This antique engraving from April 23, 1803, beautifully illustrates two botanical figures, emphasizing the natural beauty and complexity of plant life. Here's what makes these illustrations unique and special: 1. Botanical Detail: Fig. 1 shows a plant section with a dark, almost wilted appearance, possibly representing the fruiting body or a seed pod, which contrasts with the lively and vibrant Fig. 2, depicting a flower in bloom. This juxtaposition captures both the end and the beginning of life cycles in the plant kingdom, showcasing the botanical accuracy and attention to detail that was essential in early scientific illustrations. 2. Artistic Technique: The illustration is a fine example of handcolored copperplate engraving, a method that requires exceptional skill. This technique allows for precise details and subtle gradations of color, qualities that make antique botanical prints highly valued by collectors and art enthusiasts alike. 3. Historical and Educational Value: Published by W. Curtis at St. George Crescent in 1803, this work is part of a larger series that aimed to educate and inform about the diversity of plant species. Such prints are crucial for understanding how plants were studied and classified in the early 19th century, providing insight into the history of botany and scientific illustration. 4. Collectibility: Due to their age, artistic merit, and the detailed craftsmanship, prints like these are sought after by collectors of antique botanical art...

Taken after “La Botanique Mise a la Portee de Tout le Monde”, originally published in Paris 1774-1780, written by Nicolas Francois Regnault and illustrated by his wife, Genevieve de ...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Wild Mustard and Charlock, Calwer, 1854 Description: This beautifully detailed botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands ...

The image is an original historical print of a wild ox, titled 'The Wild Ox, Bos Urus', with hand coloring. The print was published by G.B. Whittaker based on an illustration by Char...