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Hand-Colored Copper Engraving of a Sunflower by B. Besler
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Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was a Nuremberg apothecary, chemist, healer and botanist whose magnificent etchings transformed drab documentations of plants into works of exquisite beauty. He was commissioned by Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen to create engravings of all the flowers in his garden. As a result, Besler spent 16 years depicting each of 1084 varieties of flowers as they bloomed throughout the seasons in 367 colored plates.
Many engravings were of exotic plants imported from the Americas and the Ottoman Empire and all were shown in actual size. His extraordinarily detailed works set the standard for flower books of the following centuries.
From original edition of 100 commissioned by the Bishop, colored circa 19th century.
- Dimensions:Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Copper,Engraved
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- Date of Manufacture:17th Century
- Condition:Good. Frame is beautifully foxed; we are happy to provide images. Depth measurement is estimated.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 861stDibs: U0809138404536
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