Antique Print-Plate 56-GARDEN PLAN-LANDSCAPE GARDENING-Allart-van Laar-1802

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Plate 56 (Plate LVI): Shows a garden plan with buildings and a broad central lane. (Issue 7, December 1803) Engraving and etching on a verge type paper. Description: This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraden', (Landscape gardening) by Johannes Allart (1754-1816), published in Amsterdam, 1802. The book is compiled by Gijsbert van Laar, providing a survey - chiefly inspired by English horticulture - of the way in which the proud owners of gardens can make their �moderate and small plots� look more beautiful and decorative. He questioned: �what could be a more appropriate relaxation from his work for the imperturbable, industrious and hard-working Dutchman than to devote himself for some days of the week to the quietude of country life'. In 190 plates Van Laar gives examples of structures, bridges, garden furniture, and sculptures that may transform the traditionally practical Dutch gardens into true gardens of delight. There is no doubt that the book has had an enormous influence on Dutch nineteenth-century gardens.Artists and Engravers: Gijsbert van Laar (1768 - Alphen/Zwammerdam, 1820) is a Dutch landscape architect, who started a tree nursery in Alkmaar towards the end of the eighteenth century. Condition: Very good given age. General age related toning and occasional light foxing / staining. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: LJC-A3-16 The overall size is ca. 9.3 x 11.4 inch. The image size is ca. 7.5 x 9.4 inch. The overall size is ca. 23.5 x 29 cm. The image size is ca. 19 x 24 cm.

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• Title: Antique Print-Plate 56-GARDEN PLAN-LANDSCAPE GARDENING-Allart-van Laar-1802
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  • Natural History - Botanical