HORTUS NITIDISSIMIS . : Tulip II; La Solitaire Brune (print)
Trew, Christoph
From James & Mary Laurie, Booksellers A.B.A.A, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since June 16, 2005
About this Item
Original hand-coloured engraving drawn by "S" and executed by J. M. Seligmann. Leaf measures 19.9 x 14.2 inches (50.5 x 36 cm). Fine condition. Some cosmetic retouching in gouache. Matted and ready for framing. From Christoph Trew's magnificent HORTUS NITIDISSIMIS OMNEM PER ANNUM SUPERBIENS FLORIBUS published in three volumes over a 36 year period from 1750-1786. Painted in a more opaque gouache rather than the traditional practice of using translucent water-colours that allowed more of the engraving to show through. Each piece was meant to capture the flower at the peak of it's beauty instead of focusing solely on scientific detail. Several artists from different European nations were involved in this project giving a multi-ethnic flavour to the complete work. HORTUS NITIDISSIMIS is considered one of the most sumptuous of the florilegia. Being one of the most elusive of the great flower books, the opportunity to own one of these leaves is reserved for only the most discriminating collectors. Seller Inventory # 25300
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