Cabbage rose (Rosa centifolia). Hyssop (Hyssopus orientalis). Great Leptostelma (Leptostelma maximum). Foxglove (Digitalis hybrida).

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  SKU: 56847

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• ARTIST: E. Smith

• PUBLISHER: Published London.

• MEDIUM: Engraving, hand-colored,

  DATE: c. 1840

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 6 1/2 x 4 3/4" ( 16 x 12 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: This hand-colored print features delightful engravings of the Cabbage Rose (Rosa centifolia), Hyssop (Hyssopus orientalis), Great Leptostelma (Leptostelma maximum), and Foxglove (Digitalis hybrida). With its whimsical four-per-page arrangement, this piece bursts with charm, showcasing these miniaturized and finely detailed botanical portraits. Drawn mostly by E.D. Smith, these detailed depictions come from Benjamin Maund's beloved publication "The Botanic Garden," which delighted London readers from 1825 to 1859. This unique presentation has made this print a favorite among collectors and botanical enthusiasts alike for many generations.

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

• CONDITION: Good condition.

• REFERENCE: Dunthorne, 198.

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