Original hand-coloured engraving from the first edition of James Sowerby’s English Botany or, Coloured Figures of British Plants, with their Essential Characters, Synonyms and Places of Growth, published in London by J. Davis between 1790 and 1814. This renowned series played a pivotal role in documenting the native flora of Britain with unprecedented scientific clarity and artistic refinement.

Sowerby, a leading figure in botanical illustration, was instrumental in shaping Enlightenment-era botanical education and public appreciation of plant life through thousands of precisely rendered plates.

Artist or Maker:

James Sowerby

Dimensions:

22.5 cm x 13.5 cm

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.

Värdering	200 - 300 SEK
Köparprovision (inkl. moms)	24.4%
Slagavgift (inkl. moms)	6 SEK

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6585 James Sowerby – Betonica Officinalis (Wood Betony) – Hand-Coloured Engraving - 1790–1814