Antique 1849 Sir j.d. Hooker "Rhododendron Thomsoni" Hand-Colored Folio Lithograph

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An exceptional, investment-grade original 1849 first-edition hand-colored folio lithograph titled "Rhododendron Thomsoni, Hook. Fil." (Plate XII).

This rare botanical plate … Read more An exceptional, investment-grade original 1849 first-edition hand-colored folio lithograph titled "Rhododendron Thomsoni, Hook. Fil." (Plate XII).

This rare botanical plate comes directly from the historic landmark publication, The Rhododendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya, a work that ignited a global "rhododendron craze" among Victorian horticulturalists.
The piece features brilliant, deep crimson blossoms contrasting against rich, robust green leaves, meticulously illustrated by the legendary Victorian botanical artist Walter Hood Fitch.

The print is beautifully housed in a stunning, vintage custom green-and-gold wood frame with elegant corner accent details. The classic color palette perfectly complements the deep red tones of the blossoms, making this a turnkey, statement piece ready to hang immediately in a high-end interior.

Creator: Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (Author) & Walter Hood Fitch (Artist)
Publisher: Reeve, Benham, and Reeve, London
Date of Manufacture: 1849 (First Edition)

Materials: Hand-colored lithograph on heavy wove paper, custom vintage gilt frame, glass.

Dimensions:
Width: 22.5 inches
Height: 27.5 inches
Depth: .25 inches

Condition: Very Good Condition, Vintage / Antique.
The lithograph displays beautiful, vibrant hand-coloring with sharp, crisp line work. The vintage frame shows minor, age-appropriate wear to the gilt finish, adding to its authentic historical charm. The paper shows negligible aging consistent with a genuine 19th-century document. See less