Orchid, Geranium, Weigela & Galipea: Original Botanical Engravings by William Curtis, 1856 (Set of 4)

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Set of 4 original copper engraving botanicals by William Curtis. Unframed. Dimensions: 6" x 9.5" each print,/ 20" x 26" … Read more Set of 4 original copper engraving botanicals by William Curtis. Unframed. Dimensions: 6" x 9.5" each print,/ 20" x 26" set of 4. Very good condition.

Curtis began publishing the *Botanical Magazine: Plants of the Royal Gardens* at Lovell Reeve in London in 1856. He started creating botanical illustrations in 1787 and continued this work almost without interruption for 160 years. The plates are renowned for their fine detail and delicate hand coloring, reflecting a time when detailed botanical illustrations were often the only way to record and understand the vast diversity of plant life.

Top Left: Rhynchostele cervantesii
This epiphytic orchid, also known as Odontoglossum membranaceum, is native to Mexico.

Top Right: Pelargonium (Geranium)
Specifically, this appears to be an illustration of a Pelargonium variety, such as Pelargonium cordifolium (Heart-Leaved Geranium) or a similar hybrid.

Bottom Left: Weigela amabilis
Also known as Weigela rosea or "Rose-coloured Weigela," this deciduous shrub is native to China. The print depicts its vibrant pink, trumpet-shaped flowers and pointed green leaves.


Bottom Right: Galipea macrophylla
This illustration represents Galipea macrophylla, sometimes called the "Large-leaved Galipea".

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