What materials were used to produce Victorian botanical prints?

These prints were typically executed on heavy rag paper using copperplate or steel engraving techniques, often finished with hand-applied watercolour washes.

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Early Victorian Botanical Engraving

Name: Early Victorian Botanical Engraving
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1216943
Price: 35 GBP
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19th century

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Description

Hand coloured botanical engraving, dating from the 1830s–1840s by Victorian engravers J. & J. Parkin.

Presented in a mid-toned natural wood frame with neutral mount.

One of a large group of 20 available. A wonderful cross-section of early Victorian garden favourites. Notable specimens include the "Royal Sovereign" Tulip, Florist Auriculas, Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, as well as charming mixed studies of pansies, morning glories, and salvias.

Condition: Good antique condition. In keeping with their age, the sheets and mounts exhibit areas of light foxing.

Picture - Height 21.5cm x Width 13cm. Frame - Height 39cm Width x 26.5cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

26.5cm (10.43")

Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this Victorian Dahlia Botanical Engraving to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1216943

Dealers Internal Reference

1308-1328

Description

Hand coloured botanical engraving, dating from the 1830s–1840s by Victorian engravers J. & J. Parkin.

Presented in a mid-toned natural wood frame with neutral mount.

One of a large group of 20 available. A wonderful cross-section of early Victorian garden favourites.

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Notable specimens include the "Royal Sovereign" Tulip, Florist Auriculas, Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, as well as charming mixed studies of pansies, morning glories, and salvias.

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Condition: Good antique condition. In keeping with their age, the sheets and mounts exhibit areas of light foxing.

Picture - Height 21.5cm x Width 13cm. Frame - Height 39cm Width x 26.5cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

26.5cm (10.43")

Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Victorian Dahlia Botanical Engraving to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1216943

Dealers Internal Ref

1308-1328

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A framed 19th-century botanical engraving depicting a single off-white dahlia flower with a green stem set within a cream mount and simple timber frame.

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Early Victorian Botanical Engraving

Archive II

Early Victorian botanical engravings are 19th-century printed illustrations created to document plant species accurately for scientific and aesthetic purposes, often featuring hand-coloured details.

Authentic period prints often display a faint plate mark line around the image, subtle paper foxing, period plate numbers or copperplate printer inscriptions, and hand-applied colour that varies slightly from printed lines.

Hang a single print as a focal point in a narrow wall space, or arrange several as a gallery wall in a hallway or dining area to complement both contemporary and traditional settings.

Keep prints out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, ensure UV-protective glass is used during framing, and maintain stable humidity levels to avoid mould or foxing on paper.

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Early Victorian Botanical Engraving

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