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19th Century Set of 4 Engravings Botanicals with Insects and Plants by John Curtis
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19th Century Set of 4 Engravings Botanicals with Insects and Plants by John Curtis

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Fabulous British decorative botanicals by John Curtis (1791-1862) went on to become the principal artist of the Botanical Magazine in 1818.

4 botanical engravings of plants and insects with beautiful colouring.

19th-century botanical illustrations with insects are detailed drawings of plants and insects that were created during the 19th century. These works of art were typically produced as scientific illustrations to accompany botanical texts, but they were also popular among collectors as decorative items. The illustrations were created using traditional methods, such as watercolour and pen and ink, and they often showcase the intricate details of the plants and insects. The artists of these botanical illustrations were highly skilled, and they took great care to accurately depict the various features of the specimens they were drawing. These features included the shape and structure of the leaves, flowers, and stems, as well as the intricate patterns and colours of the insects that often interacted with the plants. The botanical illustrations with insects provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of nature during the 19th century, and they continue to be valued for their scientific and artistic merit.

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Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
43cm (16.93")
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Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated these Antique Botanical Insect Engravings to the 1850s.

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Fabulous British decorative botanicals by John Curtis (1791-1862) went on to become the principal artist of the Botanical Magazine in 1818.

4 botanical engravings of plants and insects with beautiful colouring.

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19th-century botanical illustrations with insects are detailed drawings of plants and insects that were created during the 19th century.
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

These works of art were typically produced as scientific illustrations to accompany botanical texts, but they were also popular among collectors as decorative items. The illustrations were created using traditional methods, such as watercolour and pen and ink, and they often showcase the intricate details of the plants and insects. The artists of these botanical illustrations were highly skilled, and they took great care to accurately depict the various features of the specimens they were drawing. These features included the shape and structure of the leaves, flowers, and stems, as well as the intricate patterns and colours of the insects that often interacted with the plants. The botanical illustrations with insects provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of nature during the 19th century, and they continue to be valued for their scientific and artistic merit.

please contact for a shipping quote

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated these Antique Botanical Insect Engravings to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071377
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
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A set of four 19th-century hand-coloured botanical and insect engravings mounted together inside a dark-accented mat and a reeded wooden frame.
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Archive I A set of four 19th-century hand-coloured botanical and insect engravings mounted together inside a dark-accented mat and a reeded wooden frame.

19th Century Set of 4 Engravings Botanicals with Insects and Plants by John Curtis

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A set of four 19th-century hand-coloured botanical and insect engravings mounted together inside a dark-accented mat and a reeded wooden frame.
19th Century Set Of 4 Engravings Botanicals With Insects And Plants By John Curtis
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A set of four 19th-century hand-coloured botanical and insect engravings mounted together inside a dark-accented mat and a reeded wooden frame.
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During the 19th century, natural history printing flourished as scientific expeditions expanded and public interest in the natural world grew. Artists and entomologists produced detailed copperplate and steelplate engravings depicting flora and fauna, which were often bound into journals or scientific folios such as John Curtiss British Entomology.

These prints were created using hand-carved copper plates or engraved steel plates printed onto rag paper. Following the printing process, colours were applied by hand using watercolour washes to accurately reflect the true shades of plants and insect species.

Authentic prints usually exhibit a distinct plate mark or indented impression around the image boundary left by the metal printing plate. Under magnification, hand-applied watercolour washes show subtle variation and brush marks rather than the uniform dot matrix pattern of modern mechanical reproductions.

Framed botanical and insect prints add historical detail to neutral wall surfaces, panelling, or gallery arrangements. Grouping multiple plates within a structured multi-aperture frame provides architectural balance above credenzas, desks, or in hallways.

Framed works on paper should be kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and foxing. Using acid-free backing boards, conservation mounting tape, and UV-filtering glass helps preserve the original pigments and paper integrity over time.
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