Mrs. Loudon’s Prints "Ladies Flower Garden of Ornamental Bulbous Plants", 1864

"Z for Zoologist" from "An Alphabet" by William Nicholson from the first edition published by William Heinemann, London, 1898. Original lithograph from the colored woodblock. Nichols...

"O for Ostler" from "An Alphabet" by William Nicholson from the first edition published by William Heinemann, London, 1898. Original lithograph from the colored woodblock. "Ostler, o...

"Catton's English Peerage" a copper engraved, hand colored heraldic coat of arms drawn by Charles Catton and engraved by Francis Chesham. The mo...

This hand-colored engraving is based on Raphael's "The Hours of the Day and the Night". Created in Paris, circa 1805 with a black background and red border. There are twelve in the o...

Antique costume print titled 'Le Télegraphe'. Old fashion print of various men and women illustrating the fashion trends of 1864. Artists and Engravers: Published by 'L' Académie ...

Title: Elegant 1805 Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving of Bulbous Plants from Bertuch Description: This detailed hand-colored botanical engraving is taken from Friedrich Justin Be...

The botanical illustrations are the work of Sydenham Edwards, a prolific botanical artist known for his detailed and vibrant illustrations. These engravings were published by William Curtis in various botanical magazines, including "The Botanical Magazine" or "Curtis's Botanical Magazine," which first began publication in 1787. Key details about the publication and the artist: - Artist: Sydenham Edwards - Publisher: William Curtis - Publication: These specific prints were part of Curtis’s various collections, which included "The Botanical Magazine," and were published around the late 18th century and early 19th century, specifically noted in the years around 1796 to 1803 in your images. - Significance: "The Botanical Magazine" was one of the first botanical periodicals to include colored plates, aiming to make scientific botanical studies accessible and informative with a focus on aesthetic appeal. It played a crucial role in disseminating knowledge about plants from all over the world to European audiences, enhancing both scientific understanding and horticultural practice. These works are celebrated for their artistic quality and scientific accuracy, contributing significantly to the field of botanical illustration and the popularization of botanical knowledge during that period. Here's a detailed description of all eight botanical prints along with their English names and special characteristics: 1. **Quaking Grass...

Antique costume print titled 'Le Télegraphe'. Old fashion print of various men and women illustrating the fashion trends of September, 1864. Artists and Engravers: Published by 'L...