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Antique prints - botanicals
James SOWERBY (1757-1822)
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topographical engravings, lithographs and etchings by
leading artists of their generation. You can Search
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Rosa cinnamomea
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THE OVERALL PAPER SIZE IS SOME 5x9 INCHES (130x200 mm)
James SOWERBY was born in London in 1757. He studied at the Royal Academy. and set up as at portrait and flower painter. He later decided to concentrate on botanical research, which, of course, he illustrated himself.
His principal work, ENGLISH
BOTANY, published with Sir James Edward
SMITH MD FRS, appeared in 1790. Later editions with many
additional engravings contained upwards of 2.500 prints,
virtually all of which were coloured by hand at the time of
publication. Further editions were published, even into the 20th
Century, but from around 1860, these were most printed in colour,
not hand coloured.
He had a large family, several of whom became botanical artists.
We can usually offer a
good selection of highly collectable Botanical & Flower antique prints.
These are ideally suitable for framing. All are offered ON
APPROVAL.
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LINKS
Your may find the following to be of interest
Hand colored engravings from James Sowerby, c.1790 - 1840
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM - LONDON -[ HAS A SOWERBY COLLECTION]
The British Library Information Services
SOME GIFT IDEAS FROM JULIE
FOR THE HARD TO BUY FOR,
perhaps a map or print of somewhere important in their lives. For example, where
they were born, got married, went on honeymoon etc.
A general search should find that, I do have a wide selection
of topographical views and historical maps.
America's,
UK,
Europe,
Asia,
Africa,
Australia,
The World, Etc.
Or do a search for their last name, you will be surprised
what you might discover.
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including botanical prints by James Sowerby.
