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Original Antique Botanical Print from The Floral Magazine 1869

Original Antique Botanical Print from The Floral Magazine 1869

$ 22.17

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Maker: James Andrew
  • Condition: Heavy strong paper, light browning from age (150 years old). Someone has written the name of the plant on the plate, looks like pencil
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
  • Antique: Yes
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Primary Material: Paper
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Style: Realistic

    Description

    Original Antique Flower Print  PLATE 388
    Ataccia Christata, p
    late from the The Floral Magazine published in 1869
    By artist J Andrews
    James Andrews
    (1801–1876) was an English draughtsman, botanical painter and illustrator noted for his accomplished illustrations. He also taught flower-painting to young ladies.
    1862-71 The Floral Magazine volumes 2 – 8.
    This work can be found at the Herbarium Library Kew Gardens, England There are more than 400 plates of Andrews paintings in the 7 volumes. The Rev Henry Honywood Dombrain was the author of the Floral Magazine. Andrews did not contribute to volume 1.
    SIZE 10" by 6 3/4"
    This lithograph was hand colored and waxed at the time. Wax was often used to enhance color.
    Published by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son a major British lithographic firm most widely known
    for reproducing the weekly caricatures published in Vanity Fair magazine.
    The company was formed in 1867 when Vincent Brooks bought the name,
    good will and some of the property of Day & Son Ltd,
    Headquarters location: London, United Kingdom Defunct: 1940