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Coffee, Aloe, and Date Trees – Exotic Botanical Engraving, Dutch, c.1730
$499.51
£371.69
€420
CA$686.30
A$765.97
CHF 402.99
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Coffee, Aloe, and Date Trees – Exotic Botanical Engraving, Dutch, c.1730
This large and finely detailed copper engraving showcases three important tropical and subtropical plants: the coffee tree ("Een Koffy Boom"), the aloe plant ("Een Aloe Plant"), and the date palm ("Een Dadel Boom"). The scene is beautifully rendered with mountainous terrain in the background and traditional huts nestled in the landscape, evoking the exotic locales where these plants flourished and were cultivated in the early modern period.
The print was published in the early 18th century as part of a Dutch encyclopedic or travel volume, likely aimed at educating readers about the flora of foreign regions tied to colonial trade and exploration. Coffee and dates were of vital economic and cultural importance to the Arab world, Africa, and Asia, while the aloe plant was prized for its medicinal qualities. Each plant is drawn with botanical accuracy, standing upright in a symmetrical layout, making this an ideal print for framing as a natural history or ethnographic display.
The Dutch captions beneath each tree enhance the educational value of the print. The vertical aloe spike contrasts strikingly with the broad canopies of the coffee and date trees, emphasizing the diversity of plant forms. This style of plant portraiture, combining scientific interest with artistic design, reflects the Enlightenment-era fascination with cataloging nature.
Condition: Very good condition with strong impression. Central folds as issued, with some faint creasing along the fold and minor edge wear at the right margin. Slight age-toning, but no tears or repairs. The plate mark is intact and crisp.
Framing tips: Due to its wide format and elegant balance, this engraving would suit a horizontal frame in warm wood tones or classic black. Use a light cream or soft tan mat to bring out the warm tones in the aged paper, and opt for museum glass to reduce glare and protect the delicate lines.
Technique: Copperplate engraving
Maker: Anonymous Dutch engraver, Netherlands, circa 1730
- Dimensions:Height: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1730-1739
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1730
- Condition:Condition: Very good condition with strong impression. Central folds as issued, with some faint creasing along the fold and minor edge wear at the right margin. Slight age-toning, but no tears or repairs. The plate mark is intact and crisp.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-11491-71stDibs: LU3054346155512
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