Pair of J. C. Volkamer Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, circa 1708

Pair of hand colored botanical engravings of flowers.

These exquisite engravings from the 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles' epitomize the symbiosis of art and science in the mid-19th century. Authored by Pierre Auguste Jo...

This image is a beautiful collage of antique hand-colored botanical engravings from 1845, each showcasing a different plant species with exceptional detail and vibrant colors. The en...

Two framed hand colored stipple engravings of parrots by Jacques Barraband published 1801-05. In beautifully matted and gilded frames. From Judy Cormier. One print with some foxing.

Nicely framed with marbled double matting and gilded and painted frames.

Taken after “La Botanique Mise a la Portee de Tout le Monde”, originally published in Paris 1774-1780, written by Nicolas Francois Regnault and illustrated by his wife, Genevieve de ...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Plate from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1805) Description: This vibrant hand-colored copperplate engraving is part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch...

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...

Nictago Jalapa (Marvel of Peru) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving by Desmares, circa 1825 Description: An original hand-colored copperplate engraving of the flowering plant Nictago Jalapa, commonly known today as Mirabilis jalapa or Marvel of Peru. This elegant botanical illustration features large, vibrant leaves and trumpet-shaped blossoms in striking yellow, red, and variegated tones. The print is engraved by Desmares, as indicated by the signature "Desmares, Sc." beneath the Latin name. This plate was published in Paris by Panckoucke around 1825 as part of the renowned series "Le Jardin des Plantes: Histoire Naturelle des Plantes," an ambitious natural history project associated with the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. Known for its scientific accuracy and exquisite hand-coloring, the series was a landmark in early 19th-century botanical publishing. This print exemplifies the refinement of French Enlightenment-era botanical art and is ideal for collectors of antique florals, natural history prints, or early scientific illustration. Keywords: antique botanical print...

Original antique print of opossums. Originates from Bertuch's 'Bilderbuch für Kinder'. In 1790 Friedrich Justin Bertuch started his biggest book-project ever. Issued in 12 volumes it...