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An exquisite 18th-century original copperplate engraving depicting Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum, historically known as Carduus Mariae) from Johann Wilhelm Weinmann’s …
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An exquisite 18th-century original copperplate engraving depicting Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum, historically known as Carduus Mariae) from Johann Wilhelm Weinmann’s celebrated botanical masterpiece, Phytanthoza Iconographia, published in Regensburg, Germany, between 1737 and 1745.
Plate No. 313 features two beautifully detailed thistle varieties, showcasing their distinctive spiny foliage, architectural forms, and delicate reddish-purple blossoms. The finely engraved illustrations are enhanced with period hand-coloring in natural shades of green, olive, and soft crimson.
Weinmann’s Phytanthoza Iconographia is regarded as one of the great botanical publications of the 18th century, admired for its scientific detail and artistic beauty.
Condition: Good antique condition with natural toning, scattered foxing, and minor edge wear. Binding holes along the left border and small imperfections in the margins will largely mat out.
Dimensions: 10" x 16". Presentation: Unframed; custom conservation framing available.
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 1ʺD × 16ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Botanic
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Artist
- Weinmann
- Brand
- Weinmann
- Designer
- Weinmann
- Styled After
- Weinmann
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with natural toning, scattered foxing, and minor edge wear. Binding holes along the left border and small … moreGood antique condition with natural toning, scattered foxing, and minor edge wear. Binding holes along the left border and small imperfections in the margins will largely mat out. less
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