Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s
Hand-finished Mezzotint Engraving of two Chrysanthemum species
Hand-finished Mezzotint Engraving of two Chrysanthemum species, view 2
Hand-finished Mezzotint Engraving of two Chrysanthemum species, view 3

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Hand-finished Mezzotint Engraving of two Chrysanthemum species

$280 (£210, €250)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
Not stated
Size
15.2 × 9.6 in (38.7 × 24.5 cm)
Condition
Fair. Age-related toning. Shows some wear, foxing and staining. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Artist or book
Weinmann
Section
Botanical
Reference
f_35166632

Antique print titled 'Chrysanthemum bidens (..)'. Hand-finished mezzotint engraving of two chrysanthemum species. This print originates from 'Phytanthoza Iconographia' by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann. Published circa 1740.

Johann Wilhelm Weinmann was an apothecary and botanist. Noted for his creation of the florilegium Phytanthoza iconographia between 1737 and 1745.