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Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Timothy and Foxtail Grasses, c.1830 This refined set of eight antique botanical engravings … Read more Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Timothy and Foxtail Grasses, c.1830 This refined set of eight antique botanical engravings illustrates a selection of British meadow grasses, with a focus on the graceful and recognizable genera Phleum (Timothy Grass) and Alopecurus (Foxtail). Produced around 1830, these engravings exemplify the precise linework and understated color typical of early nineteenth-century natural history illustration. The images combine scientific clarity with a quiet elegance that makes them highly suitable for decorative display. The plates feature several species of Timothy Grass, showing their dense cylindrical flower spikes, slender stems, and detailed botanical dissections. Their architectural shapes and clean vertical compositions give the set a uniform rhythm and a distinctly modern appeal. Complementing these are engravings of Foxtail species, each with distinctive softer seed heads and a more delicate growth habit, offering visual variation within the cohesive overall style. The engravings also include analytical figures—seeds, florets, spikelet structures—rendered in fine line to help distinguish one species from another. The light touches of original hand coloring emphasize natural greens and soft brown or golden tones, while preserving the clarity of the engraved forms. Together, the eight prints share similar paper tone, plate-mark impressions, and balanced vertical formats. As a set, they create a harmonious botanical wall arrangement well suited for contemporary interiors, Scandinavian-style rooms, naturalistic spaces, or traditional botanical collections. Condition Report: Good condition overall, with light age toning and occasional foxing typical of early nineteenth-century paper. Plate marks are present on all sheets. Minor edge wear only; no significant tears or losses. Suitable for framing. Framing Tips: These grass engravings look excellent in thin natural-wood frames such as oak, ash, or birch. Warm white or ivory mats brighten the paper tone and emphasize the slender vertical structure of the plants. For a more classical finish, slim gilt frames complement the botanical detailing and create a sophisticated display. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: James Sowerby, London, c.1830 See less
- Dimensions
- 5.12ʺW × 8.27ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Still Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Good condition overall, … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Good condition overall, with light age toning and occasional foxing typical of early nineteenth-century paper. Plate marks are present on all sheets. Minor edge wear only; no significant tears or losses. Suitable for framing. less
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