Saffron & Spring Crocus
Johann Weinmann
Published by Amsterdam, 1736
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This beautiful botanical mezzotint is from Johann Weinmann's Phytanthoza Iconographia (or Taalryk register der plaat- ofte figuur-beschryvingen der bloemdragende gewassen). It was published in Amsterdam by Zacharias Romberg between 1736 and 1748. This is the Dutch language edition of the 18th century botanical master-work.The work contained 1,025 mezzotint engravings, printed in color with the finished color applied by hand. "The copperplates (â ¦) were printed according to Johannes Teyler's invention, patented 1688; they are engraved in combination with mezzotint printed in colour and finished by hand" (Landwehr 212).It was the first published work to include engravings by the greatest botanical artist of the eighteenth century-- Georg Dionysus Ehret. It provided one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 18th century. It also included work from B. Seuter, J.E. Ridinger, J.J. Haid, N. Asamin, & others.Based on Weinmann's collection of plants, and financed by him, this is the first complete edition of what amounts to a comprehensive iconography of all the flowers, fruit and vegetables in cultivation in early-18th century Europe. Georg Dionysius Ehret's pivotal contribution to the work is nowhere acknowledged as the artist parted with Weinmann after producing 500 designs. Weinmann, an apothecary from Regensburg, was the organiser of this huge undertaking, but the work was financed by Bartholomaeus Seuter, one of the engravers. The plates became an important source for copyists, appearing, for instance, in a number of Meissen designs. Many plates are 'of particular interest on account of the colour printing, especially the plates of Aloes and Cactus depicted in pots of different designs, and the folding plates of gourds' (Dunthorne). 'The mezzotint process used [in the present work]. had been invented by Johann Teyler in the Netherlands around 1688. As practised here by Bartholomaeus Seuter (1678-1754) and Johann Elias Ridinger (1698-1767), it was really a combination of etching and mezzotint, which made possible delicate lines and a very fine grain. The addition of hand-tinting brought about unusual and subtle effects. Some of the best work was done in later volumes by Johann Jakob Haid (1704-1767)' (Hunt) --- The work is in very good to excellent condition. The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging from the nature of the printing and coloring process. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 10" by 16". Seller Inventory # weinmann0438
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Title: Saffron & Spring Crocus
Publisher: Amsterdam
Publication Date: 1736
Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
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Genus 2. Trichonema. Fig. 1261. T. Bulbocodium; Fig. 1261. T. Bulbocodium. Genus 3. Crocus. Fig. 1262. C. Vernus. Spring Crocus. Fig. 1263. C. Praecox. Small Purple Crocus; Fig. 1264. C. Aureus. Golden Crocus. Fig. 1265. C. Sativus. Saffron Crocus. Fig. 1266. C. Nudiflorus. Naked-flowerimg Crocus; Fig. 1267. C. Speciosus. Large Purple Crocus; Order XCII. Amaryllidaceae. Genus 1. Narcissus. Fig. 1268. N. Pseudo-Narcissus. Daffodil; Fig. 1269. N. Poeticus. Pheasant's-eye Narcissus; Fig. 1270. N. Biflorus. Pale Narcissus; Genus 2. Galanthus; Fig. 1271. G. Nivalis. Snowdrop; Genus 3. Leucojum. Fig. 1272. L. Aestivum. Summer Snowdrop; Order XCIII. Liliaceae; Genus 1. Asparagus. Fig. 1273. A. Officinalis. Asparagus; Genus 2. Ruscus; Fig. 1274. R. Aculeatus. Butcher's Broom; Genus 3. Convallaria. Fig. 1275. C. Majalis. Lily of the Valley; Fig. 1276. C. Verticillata. Narrow-leaved Solomon's Seal; Fig. 1277. C. Multiflora. Solomon's Seal; Fig. 1278. C. Polygonatum. Angular Solomon's Seal; Genus
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Seller: Antiqua Print Gallery, London, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. WILD FLOWERS. Crocus Daffodil Snowdrop Asparagus Solomon'sHyacinth. SOWERBY 1890. Antique engraved print with original hand colouring; John Edward Sowerby (1890). 12.5 x 20.5cm, 5 x 8.25 inches. Condition: Good. Explanatory notes, which were published as a separate text page, will be supplied with the print. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Seller Inventory # P-6-045262
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"New crocuses-spring flowering: autumn and winter flowering" - Krokusse Crocus saffron / flower flowers Blume Blumen / Pflanze Planzen plant plants / botanical Botanik botany
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London, 1878
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Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
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Sehr schöne original Farblithographie mit dazugehörigen Textblättern. Blatt-Maße: ca. 28,5 x 22 cm -- Aus W. Robinson's bedeutender Blumen-Zeitschrift: "The Garden. An Illustrated Weekly Journal of Horticulture in all its Branches". -- gut erhalten. || Magnificent color lithograph with accompanying text sheets. -- Out of W. Robinson's botanical journal "The Garden. An Illustrated Weekly Journal of Horticulture in all its Branches". -- in very good condition. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550. Seller Inventory # 305729
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Spring Meadow Saffron or Crocus (Merendera Bulbocodium)
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Paris, 1802
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Seller: Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, Franklin, TN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Fine. This exquisite folio stipple engraving is from Pierre Joseph Redoute's "Les Liliacees". The work was published in Paris between 1802 and 1816 by chez l'auteur, imprimerie de Didot jeune. Each engraving features original hand-coloring and is on woven, watermarked paper. --- "Les Liliacees" was completed by Redoute while under the patronage of Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon. The work is often considered Redoute's masterpiece. It was his largest and most ambitious work, representing not only lilies as the title suggests, but images of iris, orchids, amaryllis, and other botanical groups. The images were drawn from Empress Josephine's gardens at Malmaison. --- Redoute's name is synonymous with beauty and in the world of botanical art he is known as the best. His fame is due in large part to his diligent effort to perfect the use of stipple engraving. This labor intensive, and therefore expensive, technique creates subtle yet stunning variations of color making it superior to the engraving alone. --- Stippling is an etching process that employs dots instead of lines to form the image, which is then color printed by applying colored inks directly to the copper plate for each impression. The use of colored inks, greens and browns to print the stems and leaves, and reds and pinks to print the flowers, create a more luminous print by eliminating the necessity to paint watercolor over a back inked image. --- Redoute was renowned for his artistic ability and tutored such people as Queen Marie-Antoinette, Empress Josephine, Marie-Louise, and Queen Marie-Amelie. Redoute influenced a breadth of artists that followed him including Turpin, Poiteau, Bessa, and Prevost. Redoute is widely considered the finest botanical illustrator of the early 19th century, if not throughout history. He was often referred to as the "Raphael of Flowers" because of his exquisite compositional sense and clarity of vision. More than with any other painter, one sees in Redoutà 's flowers living, breathing beings at their most beautiful moment. --- The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 13 1/2" by 20". Seller Inventory # redoute-liliacees025
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