This compelling set of six hand-coloured engravings by James Sowerby showcases a diverse array of British plant species, ranging from aquatic flora to medicinal herbs and forest shrubs. The featured specimens include Nymphaea alba (White Water-Lily), Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern), Galeopsis tetrahit (Red Hemp-Nettle), Astragalus glycyphyllos (Sweet Milk-Vetch), Helleborus viridis (Green Hellebore), and Pyrus domestica (Service Tree). These prints highlight the rich botanical variety of the British Isles and reflect Sowerby’s commitment to taxonomic precision and visual clarity.

James Sowerby (1757–1822), in collaboration with botanist James Edward Smith, produced over 2,500 engravings for English Botany—one of the most ambitious and scientifically influential natural history projects of the 18th and 19th centuries. Each illustration was hand-coloured and engraved with attention to morphological detail, bridging Enlightenment science and aesthetic refinement.

Artist or Maker:

James Sowerby

Dimensions:

22.5 cm x 13.5 cm each

Medium:

Hand-Coloured Engraving

Date:

1790–1814

Condition Report:

This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

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Slagavgift (inkl. moms)	6 SEK

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4812 James Sowerby – Set of Six Botanical Engravings of Aquatic, Woodland, and Medicinal Plants – English Botany (1790–1814)