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Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Ricinus Africanus Maximus N. 867 J.W. Weinman original engraving 1737

1737

About the Item

Mezzotint Engraving with Some Hand Coloring image size 15.25 x 10 from Johan Wilhelm Weinmann’s ( 1683-1741 ) Phytanthoza Iconographia, a comprehensive scientific eight volume set with 1,026 plates. These beautiful engravings are amongst the earliest examples of color printing from a single plate. These images include plants, trees, fruits, herbs and vegetables. Weinmann, a highly successful pharmacist and botanist, commissioned a variety of artists to illustrate his collection. They are all in very good condition. The over all size 19 x 14.25 includes a display mat.
  • Creator:
    Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683 - 1741, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1737
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
    1730-1739
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Paonia, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU78032559081
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