Botanical Plank - English Botany
Published in 1804
Original copper engraving, enhanced with a hand-made watercolor coloration
Painted watercolor engraving from the 19th century
Description
Botanical Plank - English Botany
Published in 1804
Original copper engraving, enhanced with a hand-made watercolor coloration
They are taken from English Botany by James Sowerby (illustrations and engraving) & Sir James Edward Smith (text).
Please take a good look at the photos, all the boards have been photographed.
Technique: Copper engraving and watercolor highlights of the period
The pattern was first etched on a copper plate, leaving a well-marked vat impression that can be seen on the boards. The colours were then meticulously applied by hand, board by board, by professional colourists of the time.
Support: Vintage laid paper
They are old and sometimes have defects, such as gaps, cuts, stains, dirt, foxing.
Size of the boards: about 23x14cm
You buy 1 engraving, not the whole set