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Brassica virescens (Leafy vegetable, possibly kale or cabbage). Brassica campestris perfoliata (Possibly turnip, bok choym or rapeseed plant). Brassica alba vel viridis variegata. (Mustard seed with variegated leaves)

  • ARTIST: Johann Weinmann

  • PUBLISHER: Published in Ratisbon, Germany.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving printed in color and finished by hand,

    DATE: 1737-45.

  • EDITION SIZE: Average platemark 12 3/4 x 8" (32.5 x 20.3 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: From the German text edition of Johann Wilhelm Weinmann's "Phytanthoza Iconographia". This beautiful work provides a nearly complete record of the flowers, fruits and vegetables cultivated in the early 18th century. The plates are among the earliest examples of color printing from a single plate.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is a 11 x 15.5 inch archival mylar for handling.

  • CONDITION: Good condition and color, save for minor foxing, small chip on lower left border.

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