Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Rare Antique Botanical Print-CROCUS SUAVEOLENS-SWEET SCENTED-Curtis-Swan-1841 Description: This rare and delicate plate originates from: 'Curtis Botanical Magazine.' William Curtis began publication of the Botanical Magazine in February 1787 and it continuedeven after his death almost without interruption until 1948. The images were engraved and hand-coloured by many reknown artists. The plates are known for their fine detail and delicate hand coloring. The prints are all copper engravings to Volume 70, then continue with stone or zinc lithography until the introduction of color printing in 1948. Artists and Engravers: William Curtis (1746-1799) was an English botanist and entomologist. Curtis began as an apothecary, before turning his attention to botany and other natural history. Curtis was demonstrator of plants and Praefectus Horti at the Chelsea Physic Garden from 1771 to 1777. He established his own London Botanic Garden at Lambeth in 1779, moving to Brompton in 1789. He published Flora Londinensis (6 volumes, 1777�1798), a pioneering work in that it devoted itself to urban nature. Financial success was not found, but he went on the publish The Botanical Magazine in 1787, a work that would also feature hand coloured plates by artists such as James Sowerby, Sydenham Edwards, and William Kilburn. This plate engraved by Joseph Swan. Subject: Plate 3864: 'Crocus suaveolens - Sweet scented Crocus.' (Crocus species.) This plate was published in 'Curtis Botanical Magazine.' on Apr 1, 1841. Text leaf(ves) included.Condition: UsedLikeNewSize (in cm): The overall size is ca. 13.5 x 23 cm. The image size is ca. 10 x 16 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 5.3 x 9.1 inch. The image size is ca. 3.9 x 6.3 inch.Medium: Etching / Engraving, with original hand coloring.Location: A332-14SKU: TPC 37760.1Section: CURTIS-BOTANY-1841 ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Price: 69.5 USD
Location: Zeeland
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Type: Antique Print
Artist: William Curtis
Subject: Botanical
Features: Unframed
Style: Realism
Size: Medium
Culture: European
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Engraving
Region of Origin: Europe
Theme: Natural History
Year of Production: 1841
Framing: Unframed
Image Orientation: Portrait
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Medium: Engraving
Height (Centimeters): 23 cm
Width (Centimeters): 13.5 cm
Item Length: Not applicable
Country/Region of Manufacture: Europe
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
Item Height: 9.1 in
Item Width: 5.3 in
