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The Striped Geranium - Lithograph by Vincenzo Tenore - 1870s

1870s

$236.44
£178.01
€200
CA$326.32
A$365.55
CHF 190.13
MX$4,458.92
NOK 2,420.61
SEK 2,282.46
DKK 1,522.60

About the Item

Lithograph hand watercolored. Plate from "Atlante di Botanica popolare ossia Illustrazione di Piante Notevoli di ogni famiglia" (Atlas of popular botany or illustration of notable plants of each family), published in Napoli, by Raimondo Petrajola, in 1872/76. This is the first edition of a popular suite illustrating in a clear and beautiful way the different species of plants. Very good condition The author (1825-1886) was the grandson of the eminent Italian botanist Michele Tenore, director of the botanical garden of Naples, professor of botany, and author of numerous scientific works. Vincenzo followed in his uncle's footsteps and became honorary professor of botany at the university. Vincenzo Tenore's herbarium, as well as that of his uncle, are preserved at the Botanical Institute of the University of Naples.
  • Creator:
    Vincenzo Tenore
  • Creation Year:
    1870s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1538281stDibs: LU650316036872

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