1. Evergreen Centaurea. 2. Broad leav’d Scabious. 3. Purple tangy leav’d Yarrow. 4. Variegated rough Silene. 5. Yellow Oriental Cornflower. 6. Golden Cotyledon.

1. Evergreen Centaurea. 2. Broad leav’d Scabious. 3. Purple tangy leav’d Yarrow. 4. Variegated rough Silene. 5. Yellow Oriental Cornflower. 6. Golden Cotyledon.
Artist:
HILL, John
Title:
1. Evergreen Centaurea. 2. Broad leav’d Scabious. 3. Purple tangy leav’d Yarrow. 4. Variegated rough Silene. 5. Yellow Oriental Cornflower. 6. Golden Cotyledon.
Stock Code:
3750
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Early colour
Atlas:
A Complete Body of Gardening
Size: (W x H):
23cm x 39cm
 
9 inches x 15½ inches
Date:
1757
Price:
£350

Dr. John Hill, actor, dramatist, botanist doctor and prolific author was one of the more colourful figures of eighteenth century London. His Eden, or a Complete Body of Gardening, was one of the most beautiful illustrated botanical books of its time.

Fine condition.

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