C1836

[Banksia occidentalis]

Artist:

Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Red swamp banksia. Modern binomial: Banksia occidentalis First described: Brown, R. 1810 Distribution: WA (southwest) From: Curtis, W., Botanical Magazine References: Sitwell, S. Fine Flower Books 1700-1900. New York 1990 pp.156–157. Nissen, C. Die … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

[Banksia occidentalis]

Date:

C1836

Artist:

Condition:

In good condition, with folds as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size: 

194mm 
x 240mm

Paper Size: 

229mm 
x 286mm
AUTHENTICITY
[Banksia occidentalis] - Antique Print from 1836

Genuine antique
dated:

1836

Description:

Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Red swamp banksia.

Modern binomial: Banksia occidentalis
First described: Brown, R. 1810
Distribution: WA (southwest)

From: Curtis, W., Botanical Magazine

References:
Sitwell, S. Fine Flower Books 1700-1900. New York 1990 pp.156–157.
Nissen, C. Die Botanische Buchillustration. Stuttgart 1966 2350.
Plesch, A. The Magnificent Botanical Library of the Stiftung Fur Botanik Vaduz Liechtenstein.. London 1975 164.
Henrey, B. British Botanical and Horticultural Literature before 1800…London 1975 472.
Blunt, W. The Art of Botanical Illustration London 1950 pp. 211-217.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 3164201
State Library New South Wales: CALL NUMBERS RB/DS580.5/2
State Library Victoria: RARES 580.5 C94

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