Hand-Colored Antique Print of the Lotus Corniculatus or Birds-foot Trefoil, 1777

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Hand-Colored Antique Print of the Lotus Corniculatus or Birds-foot Trefoil, 1777

About the Item

The image is of Lotus corniculatus, commonly known as Birds-foot Trefoil. This illustration is from "Flora Londinensis", which was a comprehensive study of the plants found in the vicinity of London around the 18th century. It was initially authored by William Curtis. The illustrations for this work involved several artists over time, including Sydenham Edwards, James Sowerby, and William Kilburn, among others. However, the specific artist responsible for this particular illustration of Lotus corniculatus is not stated. More research is needed. It would typically be one of the artists who regularly contributed to Curtis's publications. To determine the exact artist, one would need to refer to the specific volume and edition of "Flora Londinensis" in which this illustration appears, as the artist might be credited therein. The text accompanying the image describes the botanical characteristics of this plant, which includes details about its roots, stalks, leaves, flowers, and seeds. It is a detailed botanical depiction, with notations pointing to various parts of the plant to aid in identification and understanding of its structure and form. Birds-foot Trefoil is known for its use in medicine, agriculture, and other fields, as noted in the text. It is a hand-colored engraving from the "Flora Londinensis". This kind of print was commonly made in the following way during the 18th century: 1. **Engraving**: The illustration would have been carefully engraved onto a metal plate, typically copper, by a skilled craftsman. 2. **Printing**: Ink would then be applied to the plate, and it would be pressed onto paper to create the print. 3. **Hand-Coloring**: After printing, the black and white image would often be hand-colored by an artist using watercolors. This process allowed for high detail in the prints and individual color application, making each print unique. It was a labor-intensive method commonly used before the advent of color printing technology.

Dimensions:
Height: 11.3 in (28.7 cm)Width: 19.18 in (48.7 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Period:
1770-1779
Date of Manufacture:
1777
Condition:
Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Comes with double sided text leave.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13714-31stDibs: LU3054338470402