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We offer in this sale old master prints from the end of the 15th Century, rare antique maps, nature history prints and drawings up to the 19th century, to modern & contemporary fine prints.
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William Curtis (1746–1799) – "Set of 2 Botanical Prints – Blue-Eyed Grass & Fleabane" – Hand-Colored Engravings (1812)
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2 000 Skr - 3 000 Skr
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William Curtis (1746–1799) – "Set of 2 Botanical Prints – Blue-Eyed Grass & Fleabane" – Hand-Colored Engravings (1812)
This set of two finely detailed hand-colored engravings originates from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, a pioneering publication dedicated to scientifically accurate and artistically refined botanical illustrations.Top Plate: A delicate rendering of Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium), a perennial wildflower known for its slender grass-like leaves and small violet-blue flowers. The engraving captures the plant’s elegant structure, with a focus on the subtle veining of the petals and its natural curvature.Bottom Plate: A study of Fleabane (Erigeron), a daisy-like flowering plant characterized by its numerous thin petals and bright yellow centers. The illustration highlights the intricate details of the leaves, stems, and reproductive structures, reinforcing its botanical significance.Published in 1812, these engravings exemplify the meticulous scientific and artistic approach of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine. The work of Sydenham Edwards and John Lindley, both celebrated botanical illustrators, contributed to the magazine’s reputation as a fundamental reference for botanists and horticulturists.Artist or Maker: William Curtis (1746–1799), with illustrations by Sydenham Edwards (1768–1819) & John Lindley (1799–1865)Medium: EngravingsDate: 1812Dimensions: 34 x 24 cm per plate
