Description: Hand-coloured mezzotint engraving from: "Phytanthoza Iconographia", c1739, 39.7 x 24.7 cm Johann Weinmann (1683-1741), a German pharmacist and apothecary, was author and publisher of 'Phytanthoza Iconographia', one of the most important botanical works of the eighteenth century. Released in eight tranches between 1737 and 1745, it contains hand-coloured engravings depicting thousands of different plants. Many of the illustrations were created by the young artist George Ehret, who utilised a new printing process involving mezzotint, which enabled greater detail and shading than had been possible with the established techniques of line engraving. Ehret went on the become the pre-eminent botanical artist of the eighteenth century. Hand-coloured mezzotint engraving from: "Phytanthoza Iconographia", c1739, 39.7 x 24.7 cm Johann Weinmann (1683-1741), a German pharmacist and apothecary, was author and publisher of 'Phytanthoza Iconographia', one of the most important botanical works of the eighteenth century. Released in eight tranches between 1737 and 1745, it contains hand-coloured engravings depicting thousands of different plants. Many of the illustrations were created by the young artist George Ehret, who utilised a new printing process involving mezzotint, which enabled greater detail and shading than had been possible with the established techniques of line engraving. Ehret went on the become the pre-eminent botanical artist of the eighteenth century.
Price: 251.59 USD
Location: Norwich
End Time: 2024-11-27T13:53:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.9 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year of Production: 1739
Production Technique: Mezzotint
Features: 1st Edition, Hand Tinted
Image Orientation: Portrait
Material: Paper
Handmade: Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Signed: Yes
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Theme: Botany
Framing: Unframed
Time Period Produced: 1700-1749
Subject: Flowers
Type: Print
Size: Large
Brand: Unbranded
MPN: Does not apply