James Sowerby - Set of 4 Botanical Prints - Common toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) - 1814
Nro. 82966107
James Sowerby - Set of 6 botanical prints - British wild flowers - Juncus inflexus, Saxifraga cernua, Salsola Kali - 1795-1799
Nro. 82966107
James Sowerby - Set of 6 botanical prints - British wild flowers - Juncus inflexus, Saxifraga cernua, Salsola Kali - 1795-1799
6 lovely botanical illustrations by James Sowerby from the book British wild flowers, 1799.
Description
This fine lithography is from James Sowerby, the book of British wild flowers.
James Sowerby (21 March 1757 – 25 October 1822) was an English naturalist, illustrator and mineralogist. Contributions to published works, such as A Specimen of the Botany of New Holland or English Botany, include his detailed and appealing plates. The use of vivid colour and accessible texts was intended to reach a widening audience in works of natural history.
Dimensions
The size of page is approx. 9.7 x 6.3 inches. (22,5 cm x 13 cm)
Artist or Maker:
James Sowerby
Medium:
Lithography
Date
1787-1788
Condition Report
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
This Item is professionally protected by handmade packing. The Certificate of Authenticity is included.
Sowerby's illustrations often appeared in botanical and scientific publications of his time, capturing the beauty and diversity of the natural world with precision and artistry. His work contributed significantly to the understanding and appreciation of botany and natural history during the Victorian era.
The size of page is approx. 9.7 x 6.3 inches. (22,5 cm x 13 cm)
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