Fabulous aquatint and stipple engraving from Brookshaw's,Pomona Britannica; or, A Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits, the largest, most sumptuous and technically brilliant series of fruit prints ever made. On 1809 Whatman watermarked paper. George Brookshaw's Pomona Britannica was the most ambitious and is the finest series on fruit and flowers ever produced. Brookshaw a master cabinet maker of inlaid furniture late in his career, and undertook his first publishing endeavour which took ten years to complete. Brookshaw depicted the best available varieties of fruit found in the Royal gardens at Hampton Court, Kensington Gardens, and the private gardens of the Prince of Wales in Blackheath. He also executed each plate on a dark aquatint and stipple background which resulted in the most startling dramatic effect. These are the most technically complicated and superbly printed images of fruits ever made. References: Cf. Dunthorne 50; cf. Great Flower Books (1990) p. 81; cf. Nissen BBI 244. From Brookshaw's, Pomona Britannica; or, A Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits at present cultivated in this Country; together with the Blossoms and Leaves of such as are necessary to distinguish the various sorts from each other. Selected principally from the Royal Gardens at Hampton Court, and the remainder from the most Celebrated Gardens round London Image Size: 310mm x 350mm (12.2" x 13.7"). Paper Size: 445mm x 546mm (17.5" x 21.5"). Condition: In good condition. Technique: Aquatint and stipple engraving printed in colour and hand finished.

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Title

Plate LVI. Red Frontiniac.

Publication Date

1812

Binding

No Binding

Condition

Very Good

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Antique Print and Map Room is the largest specialist dealer of rare antique maps and prints in Australia. Established in 1979, our gallery is located in Ultimo, near Sydney's city centre (5 minute walk from the Powerhouse Museum). Our extensive stock is available for purchase online or in our gallery. Our collection includes items from almost every geographical area and spans historical periods from the 15th to the 20th centuries. We have a particular focus on maps and prints charting the early discoveries and cultural exchanges of the East Indies, Pacific and Australia. This includes one of the largest and compelling collections of natural history in Australia. We stock only the highest quality material and guarantee the items are described as in the condition reports on our website. Since our founding, we have become a trusted source of prized historical material for collectors and prestigious national and international institutions and several important private collections. We are members of the following professional associations: AAADA, ANZAAB, ILAB, CINOA.

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