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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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Physical Dimensions
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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SA1081023
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
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A set of four 19th-century botanical and insect engravings presented in a multi-aperture mount with a carved wooden frame.
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Archive I A set of four 19th-century botanical and insect engravings presented in a multi-aperture mount with a carved wooden frame.

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

Archive II A set of four 19th-century botanical and insect engravings presented in a multi-aperture mount with a carved wooden frame. View II
Archive III A set of four 19th-century botanical and insect engravings presented in a multi-aperture mount with a carved wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A set of four 19th-century botanical and insect engravings presented in a multi-aperture mount with a carved wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A set of four 19th-century botanical and insect engravings presented in a multi-aperture mount with a carved wooden frame. View V
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A set of four 19th-century botanical and insect engravings presented in a multi-aperture mount with a carved 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 botanical and insect engravings presented in a multi-aperture mount with a carved wooden frame.
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During the 19th century, detailed botanical and entomological engravings were produced to document scientific discoveries. Artists such as John Curtis created copperplate engravings illustrating native flora alongside specific insect species for scientific reference and private collections.

These works were produced by incising designs onto copper plates, which were then printed onto handmade rag paper. Many examples were subsequently finished by hand using watercolour pigments to accurately portray plant and insect colouration.

Authentic period engravings typically display a clear plate mark indented into the paper around the outer margin of the image. Under magnification, hand-applied watercolour paint exhibits slight irregularity, and the underlying paper shows age-appropriate characteristics such as light foxing or subtle discolouration.

Framed botanical sets function well when hung symmetrically above a sideboard, console table, or within a gallery wall arrangement. Combining historical paper works with modern dark or neutral backgrounds provides contrast in modern decorative schemes.

Prints should be mounted using acid-free materials and framed behind UV-filtering glass to protect against fading and paper degradation. Keep paper artwork away from direct heat sources, high humidity, and direct sunlight.
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