177 Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) – Botanical Study of a Fruiting Branch – Hand-Colored Engraving (1792-1810)
This captivating hand-colored engraving presents a detailed botanical study of a plant branch adorned with distinctive blue-purple fruits or flowers and large leaves. The illustration captures the intricate textures and forms of the plant, rendered with scientific precision and enhanced by vibrant hand-coloring. The precise depiction of its unique reproductive structures and foliage reflects the didactic and aesthetic qualities typical of late 18th and early 19th-century encyclopedic botanical illustrations. This print originates from Friedrich Justin Bertuch's influential Bilderbuch für Kinder.
Friedrich Justin Bertuch was a prominent German publisher, writer, and naturalist of the Enlightenment era. He is best known for his monumental Bilderbuch für Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published between 1792 and 1810 in Weimar, Germany. This work was one of the first illustrated encyclopedias specifically designed for children, encompassing a wide array of subjects from nature, arts, and sciences, making knowledge accessible and engaging for a younger audience.
Artist or Maker: Friedrich Justin Bertuch
Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 19 cm
Medium: Hand-Colored Engraving
Date: 1792-1810
Condition Report:
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