Floriography Poem & Flower Illustration, Early 19th Century, Watercolour

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An original early 19th-century watercolour painting Floriography Poem & Flower Illustration.Handwritten verse on the subject of floriography, or the language … Read more An original early 19th-century watercolour painting Floriography Poem & Flower Illustration.Handwritten verse on the subject of floriography, or the language of flowers, describing the symbolism of each flower. Illustrated with a beautifully painted watercolour depicting each flower species: violet, rose, honeysuckle, passionflower, rose, jasmine, hyacinth, tulip and primrose.In watercolour with gum arabic to intensify the colour. On watermarked J Whatman 1821 wove paper.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: Yes. Height: 32.1cm (12.6″) Width: 22.5cm (8.9″) Condition: Some minor age toning as shown. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less