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Pair antique botanical engravings from Abraham Munting "Naauwkeurige Beschryving Der Aardgewassen" (Accurate Description Of The Earth's Crops) first published posthumously …
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Pair antique botanical engravings from Abraham Munting "Naauwkeurige Beschryving Der Aardgewassen" (Accurate Description Of The Earth's Crops) first published posthumously in 1696. Abraham Munting (1626 - 1683) was a Dutch botanist and artist. He was professor of Botany and Chemistry at the University of Groningenan. Professor Munting also oversaw Groningenan's first Botanical Garden created by his father Henricus Munting (1583-1658), referred to as ‘The Paradise of Groningen,’ and renowned throughout Europe. The engravings are inscribed with Latin names as follows:
JASMINUM PALLIDO COERULEUM PERSUCUM LATIFOLIUM..
Fig. 57
Fol. 227
CONVOLVULUS MINOR PENTAPHYLLEUS.
Fig. 137.
Fol. 504
Zoom into photos to appreciate in detail. Hand colored, nicely matted and framed, ready to display. Printed on early laid paper, with a shield shape watermark (see last transilluminated photo). In very good condition with minor imperfections as shown.
Measurements: Frames: 22" by 18"; Plate Marks: 12 5/8" by 8 3/16" approximately.
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- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 22ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Botanic
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- In very good condition with minor imperfections as shown. In very good condition with minor imperfections as shown. less
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