Weinmann - Pineapple, ananas, colour printed mezzotint, large folio - 1739
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Johann Weinmann, author and publisher, presents Pineapple, ananas, colour printed mezzotint, large folio from Phytanthoza Iconographia (c. 1739); 40.2 x 24.9 cm, in very good condition with an old library stamp to verso.
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Colour-printed mezzotint engraving from: "Phytanthoza Iconographia", c1739.
A detailed botanical study of a pineapple showing both the exterior fruit and an interior cross-section with green serrated leaves.
40.2 x 24.9 cm
Johann Weinmann (1683-1741), a German pharmacist and apothecary, was author and publisher of 'Phytanthoza Iconographia', one of the most important botanical works of the eighteenth century.
Released in eight tranches between 1737 and 1745, it contains hand-coloured engravings depicting thousands of different plants. Many of the illustrations were created by the young artist George Ehret, who utilised a new printing process involving mezzotint, which enabled greater detail and shading than had been possible with the established techniques of line engraving. Ehret went on the become the pre-eminent botanical artist of the eighteenth century.
Very good condition. Old library stamp to verso.
Seller's Story
Having studied at Oxford University in the early 1980s I was lucky enough to learn about the rare book and print trade by scuttling around the markets and auction houses of London at a time when it was still quite possible to discover "that find". Similarly I was able to hone my specialist interests in illustrated Natural History, Mythology and Science, something that I hope is still reflected in the items I offer.
The aim is to offer the rare, interesting, unusual, beautiful and strange, from Master Engravings to Exquisite Folios. So at the very least we hope your visit to the site to be a rewarding and enlightening experience!
Daniel Good Rare Books
Colour-printed mezzotint engraving from: "Phytanthoza Iconographia", c1739.
A detailed botanical study of a pineapple showing both the exterior fruit and an interior cross-section with green serrated leaves.
40.2 x 24.9 cm
Johann Weinmann (1683-1741), a German pharmacist and apothecary, was author and publisher of 'Phytanthoza Iconographia', one of the most important botanical works of the eighteenth century.
Released in eight tranches between 1737 and 1745, it contains hand-coloured engravings depicting thousands of different plants. Many of the illustrations were created by the young artist George Ehret, who utilised a new printing process involving mezzotint, which enabled greater detail and shading than had been possible with the established techniques of line engraving. Ehret went on the become the pre-eminent botanical artist of the eighteenth century.
Very good condition. Old library stamp to verso.
Seller's Story
Having studied at Oxford University in the early 1980s I was lucky enough to learn about the rare book and print trade by scuttling around the markets and auction houses of London at a time when it was still quite possible to discover "that find". Similarly I was able to hone my specialist interests in illustrated Natural History, Mythology and Science, something that I hope is still reflected in the items I offer.
The aim is to offer the rare, interesting, unusual, beautiful and strange, from Master Engravings to Exquisite Folios. So at the very least we hope your visit to the site to be a rewarding and enlightening experience!
Daniel Good Rare Books
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Number of books
1
Book title
Weinmann - Pineapple, ananas, colour printed mezzotint, large folio
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1739
Height
40.2 cm
Width
24.9 cm
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