Papaver hortense cristaltum flore carneo.

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Cartographer:
WEINMANN, Johann Wilhelm
Artist:
EHRET, George
Title:
Papaver hortense cristaltum flore carneo.
Stock Code:
3315
Method:
Mezzotint & line engraving
Colouring:
Printed colour, hand finished
Series:
Phytanthoza Iconographia
Size: (W x H):
23cm x 34cm
 
9 inches x 13½ inches
Date:
1737-45
Price:
£945

One of a stunning collection of botanicals by Weinmann including tulips, poppies, lilies and sunflowers. This series was printed in colour and hand finished, and is among some of the earliest examples of colour printing. It is also the first published collection to include the work of George Ehret, one of the most important botanical artists of the 18th century

Fine condition

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