James Sowerby - 20 deels handgekleurde litho's o.a. wollige distel, zomer centaurie, rolklaver,

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Unsigned lithographs by James Sowerby, comprising 20 plates from English Botany (1832/1839) with hand colouring, measuring 22 cm by 13.5 cm, in good condition, UK origin, lithography technique from the 19th century, depicting plants and flowers with Latin names listed.

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20 partly hand-coloured lithographs from the "English Botany; or, Colored Figures of British Plants, with their Essential Characters, Synonyms, and Places - London, Richard and John Taylor for Sowerby, 1832/1839

Good. Paper inevitably discolored, foxing/browning on edge(s), a few spots. Printed Latin name. A few dog-ears and bumps.

20 engravings - All depicted.
Cnicus eriophorus
Aspidium spinulosum
3. Centaurea Solstialis
Avena pratensis
Gnapahalium supinum
Dicranum varium
7. Lotus corniculatus
8. Polytrichum nanum
Carex rigida
10. Leucojum astivum
Artemisia vulgaris
12. Salix sphacelata
13. Vicia sativa
Ortholicum pretty,
15. Sium latifolium
16. Juncus Bofonius
Hypnum dendroides
Hypnum triquetrum
Fontinalis capillacea
Gnaphalium gallicum


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20 partly hand-coloured lithographs from the "English Botany; or, Colored Figures of British Plants, with their Essential Characters, Synonyms, and Places - London, Richard and John Taylor for Sowerby, 1832/1839

Good. Paper inevitably discolored, foxing/browning on edge(s), a few spots. Printed Latin name. A few dog-ears and bumps.

20 engravings - All depicted.
Cnicus eriophorus
Aspidium spinulosum
3. Centaurea Solstialis
Avena pratensis
Gnapahalium supinum
Dicranum varium
7. Lotus corniculatus
8. Polytrichum nanum
Carex rigida
10. Leucojum astivum
Artemisia vulgaris
12. Salix sphacelata
13. Vicia sativa
Ortholicum pretty,
15. Sium latifolium
16. Juncus Bofonius
Hypnum dendroides
Hypnum triquetrum
Fontinalis capillacea
Gnaphalium gallicum


Will be sent by registered mail.

Details

Artist
James Sowerby
Title of artwork
20 deels handgekleurde litho's o.a. wollige distel, zomer centaurie, rolklaver,
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Year
1832
Condition
Good condition
Height
22 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depiction/Theme
Plants and flowers
Period
19th century
Sold with frame
No
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