Set of Six 19th Century English Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings

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A charming and finely detailed set of six 19th century English botanical engravings, beautifully hand-colored and published by notable figures … Read more A charming and finely detailed set of six 19th century English botanical engravings, beautifully hand-colored and published by notable figures including G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter, and W. Fitch—names closely associated with the golden age of British botanical illustration.

Each print captures its subject with remarkable precision and delicacy, balancing scientific accuracy with an unmistakable decorative appeal. The compositions are lively yet refined, with soft coloration and crisp linework characteristic of early to mid-19th century natural history publications.

These works were likely produced for botanical periodicals or folios of the time, where artists such as William Baxter and Walter Hood Fitch contributed extensively to documenting plant species with both artistry and rigor. The result is a group of prints that feel equally at home in a scholarly collection or as a visually engaging wall arrangement.

Presented as a cohesive set, they create a fresh, organic composition—ideal for framing as a grid or hanging individually.

Dimensions (each): 9.5” H x 5.5” W See less