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33 images from works
  • A Turk's-cap lily (Lilium martagon), a harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) and a pansy (Viola species): flowering stems. Etching by N. Robert, c. 1660, after himself.
  • Damask rose (Rosa damascena "Italica"): flowering stem. Colour halftone after Victor, c.1824, after P. J. Redouté.
  • Rose (Rosa species): flowers and leaves. Pencil drawing.
  • Six cut Ranunculus flowers: double-flowered varieties with leaves. Watercolour by Mrs. Montgomery.
  • Floral bouquet. Engraving by N. de Poilly, c.1660, after himself.
  • A carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) and hollyhock (Alcea rosea): flowering stems. Etching by N. Robert, c. 1660, after himself.
  • Floral bouquet. Engraving.
  • A bunch of flowering mallows and pansies. Coloured lithograph by E. Champin, c. 1850, after herself.
  • Three flowers, including a rose. Pencil drawing by M. M. Paw(?).
  • A leopard's bane plant (Doronicum species) and tulip (Tulipa species): flowering stems and a grasshopper. Etching by N. Robert, c. 1660, after himself.

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    Damask rose (Rosa damascena "Italica"): flowering stem. Colour halftone after Victor, c.1824, after P. J. Redouté.

    Redouté, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840. | Date: [1824] | Reference: 20466i
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    Floral bouquet. Engraving by N. de Poilly, c.1660, after himself.

    Poilly, Nicolas de, 1627-1696. | Date: 1660 | Reference: 20322i
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    A bunch of flowering geraniums and sweet peas. Coloured lithograph by E. Champin, ca. 1850.

    Champin, Elisa-Honorine, -1871. | Date: 1850 | Reference: 27102i
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    Two sprigs of flowers, including lilies, carnations and Auricula, meant as designs for embroidery. Etching with engraving after W. Kilburn, 1775.

    Kilburn, William, 1745-1818. | Date: [20 July 1776] | Reference: 24528i
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    A Turk's-cap lily (Lilium martagon), a harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) and a pansy (Viola species): flowering stems. Etching by N. Robert, c. 1660, after himself.

    Robert, Nicolas, 1614-1685. | Date: [c. 1660] | Reference: 24921i

Related topics

Flowers
Plants, Ornamental
Plants, Cultivated
Botany
Plants
Flower arrangement
Botany - History
Botany - Pre-Linnean works
Liliaceae
Rosa

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