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Scotch Broom Botanical Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788
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About the Item
"Scotch Broom Botanical Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788"
Description
This hand-colored engraving features the Scotch Broom (Spartium scoparium), a medicinal shrub known for its vibrant yellow flowers and therapeutic uses. The illustration captures its detailed floral structure, slender green leaves, and robust root system, reflecting the plant's natural appearance with scientific precision. This image is part of Joseph Jakob Plenck's "Icones Plantarum Medicinalium," a series published in Vienna in 1788, renowned for its detailed botanical artistry and educational value in medicinal botany.
About the Work
"Icones Plantarum Medicinalium" by Joseph Jakob Plenck is an esteemed collection from the late 18th century, significant for its detailed illustrations of medicinal plants. The series played a pivotal role in the field of pharmacognosy, providing physicians and botanists with accurate visual references for identifying medicinal plants, critical to medical practices of the era. Plenck’s work is not only a valuable scientific resource but also a fine example of botanical illustration, merging art with science.
Condition Report
The condition of this engraving is very good, with clear, well-preserved details and colors that remain vibrant, suggesting careful handling and storage over the years. There is minor aging visible on the paper, typical for a piece of this age, adding to its historical authenticity, as well as scribblings from a previous owner. The sheet size of approximately 48 x 34 cm allows each botanical detail to be displayed prominently, making it an excellent piece for both educational and decorative purposes.
- Dimensions:Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:1788
- Condition:Good condition with slight signs of aging. The paper exhibits a mild patina and some edge wear indicative of its historical age. The colors remain vibrant. Some scribblings from a previous owner, adding to its patina. Study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13747-31stDibs: LU3054341194252
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