Curtis 1820 Antique Botanical Engraving of the Prickly - Headed Liquorice
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Curtis 1820 Antique Botanical Engraving of the Prickly - Headed Liquorice Overview
William Curtis was one of 18th century Britain’s best known horticulturists. He grew and collected an incredible array of plants from around the world. In the late 1700’s, Curtis decided to have his botanical drawings printed for sale to the British public. He enlisted some of the counties finest artists, engravers, and professional colorists to accurately recreate all of the detail and colorful nuances of the many plants and flowers he collected. In 1787 he began selling these works. They were incredibly popular and not just with botanists and gardeners. People from all walks of life marveled at the beauty of these hand-painted pieces. His family continued to publish Curtis engravings for many years after his death in 1799. These fine prints continue to be wildly popular, even today. The walls of many homes are graced by modern reproductions of these painstakingly hand-colored engravings. The paints used are still as brilliant and vibrant, as they were nearly 200 years ago. You will be astonished by the incredible detail in this engraving. A true work of art, it should be protected from sunlight at all times. We suggest you order with a custom frame, which includes ultraviolet filtering glazing. If you are looking for an unusual piece of art, to decorate a home or office, these truly "limited-edition" prints are perfect. Antique engravings, & prints are extraordinary examples of the 19th Century printing and engraving arts. As conversation pieces they are unequaled. A beautiful old print or engraving is an actual snapshot of our history. Any of these, increasingly rare, works of art are also some of the most thoughtful (and personal) gifts you can give. Unlike so many other gifts, antique prints allow you to present someone a piece of the past.
