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Cymbidium purpureum. Cymbidier pourpre.

  • ARTIST: Pancrace Bessa

  • PUBLISHER: Published in Brussels.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving, hand-colored,

    DATE: 1828 - 35.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 1/16 x 4 1/2" (18 x 11.3 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Hand-colored engraving by Pancrace Bessa, Redoute's most distinguished colleague and pupil. From "Herbier de l'Amateur de Fleurs," Brussels, 1828-35. Bessa's work is distinguished by its exquisite detail and strong yet subtle coloring, especially apparent in such smaller prints as these.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 11 x 14 inch mat for handling.

  • CONDITION: Good condition.

  • REFERENCE: DeBelder #108. Dunthorne #243. Nissen #2324.