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William Curtis Wall Decorations

American, 1746-1799
The 18th century saw an intersection of science and art, especially where it came to botanicals. Artists who had formerly devoted their practice to unique oil paintings of flowers now engaged the media of illustration, as an interest in cataloging flora grew and subscription publications began to thrive. Scientists also crossed the divide, delving into etching, and curating artists and works for issues of botanical magazines. William Curtis was one such botanist. For 13 volumes, Curtis engaged the artistic expertise of dozens of botanical artists to illustrate published guides on plants, beginning in 1787. The hundreds of hand-etched, hand-colored plates are actually unattributed, meaning we don’t see a particular artists’ name or signature, though we know that William Curtis commissioned and curated them. These handmade prints are now treated as individual, collectible works in themselves.
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Creator: William Curtis
Set of Four 18th Century Hand Colored Botanical Prints of Flowers by W. Curtis
Set of Four 18th Century Hand Colored Botanical Prints of Flowers by W. Curtis

Set of Four 18th Century Hand Colored Botanical Prints of Flowers by W. Curtis

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Set of Four 18th Century Hand Colored Botanical Prints of Flowers by W. Curtis

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Four late 18th/early 19th century hand colored botanical prints by William Curtis, originally published in London, 1795. The four slender and delicate flowers shown in full bloom, b...

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William Curtis wall decorations are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall decorations by Cornelius NOZEMAN, J.C. Sepp, and François Boucher. Prices for William Curtis wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $115 and can go as high as $115, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $115.