The artist was born in 1647. From childhood she showed an vivid interest in the world of plants and insects. In her engravings an eminent artistic talent meets with scientific accuracy. This being her most significant work. 17 leaves of loose plates (46 x 32 cm. ) of flowers and insects painted in Surinam from 1698-1701, issued in a bound portfolio that contains a biography of Merian and descriptions for each plate. Separate sheet with a brief introductory biography of Merian in 6 languages is inserted in the volume. [worldcat] 61 pages, plus the 17 plates. Large, heavy volume. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 61 pages. Seller Inventory # 8549

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Title: Die Scho nsten Tafeln Aus Dem Grossen Buch ...

Publisher: Merian-Bibliothek, Germany

Publication Date: 1964

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

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