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C1831
Erica carnea
Artist:
Margaret Roscoe (1786 - 1840)
Superb botanical engraving from an early edition of Margaret Roscoe’s Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, with much finer hand colouring than the later issues.
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Full Title:
Erica carnea
Date:
C1831
Artist:
Margaret Roscoe (1786 - 1840)
Engraver:
Robert Havell
(1769 –
1832)
Condition:
A few minor scuff marks otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Original aquatint with fine strong original hand colouring.
Image Size:
160mm
x 225mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1831
Description:
Superb botanical engraving from an early edition of Margaret Roscoe’s Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, with much finer hand colouring than the later issues.
Biography:
Margaret Roscoe (1786-1840)
Botanical artist best known under her maiden name of Lace. Robert Havell’s exquisite aquatints demonstrate his mastery as a natural history illustrator.
