Antique Flowers 05, Loudon, 1842
Antique Flowers by Mrs Jane Loudon, published in 1842 by William Smith of London.
These lithographs were engraved by Day & Hague who were lithographers by Royal Appointment to the Queen (Victoria). These plates are all in original hand watercolour, highlighted with gum arabic.
Mrs Loudon produced these wonderful plates from living specimens, she was very fortunate that her husband was one of the head gardeners of The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. These studies are one of the most beautiful executed floral engravings of the time.
Size: 200 x 260 mm
Price £195.00 including tax
Code : APNH0062
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