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19th Century Antique steel plate engraving with hand coloring published 1874, London for "A History of the Vegetable Kingdom" by …
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19th Century Antique steel plate engraving with hand coloring published 1874, London for "A History of the Vegetable Kingdom" by William Rhind. Presented in cream colored matting and a gilt wood frame.
William Rhind ( 1797 - 1894) was a prominent Victorian botanist who lectured in Botany in Aberdeen, Scotland. J.Bishop and William Fitch were his illustrators. Fitch was an outstanding botanical artist who had an incredible ability in drawing complex botanical structures. Sir Joseph Hooker paid many tributes to him and praised his incomparable skill in seizing the natural character of a plant.
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- Dimensions
- 12.75ʺW × 1ʺD × 15.75ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Botanic
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Printmaking Materials
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Excellent antique condition, minor wear to frame wear commensurate with age. Excellent antique condition, minor wear to frame wear commensurate with age. less
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