Cymbidium purpureum. Cymbidier pourpre.

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  SKU: 56827

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• 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.

• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Natural History - Botanicals , Other Plants