Antique Print - James Sowerby - Equisetum Limofum - Smooth Horsetail - F1

Antique Print - James Sowerby - Equisetum Limofum - Smooth Horsetail - F1"Equisetum Limofum" This original hand coloured engraving is from James Sowerby's English Botany or, Coloured Figures of British Plants, with their Essential Characters, Synonyms and Places of Growth, published by J. Davis in London in 1790 1814. First edition of the extensively illustrated botanical series. James Sowerby was an English naturalist and illustrator born in 1757 and died in 1822. He is best known for his extensive work in botanical

showcasing his unique artistic vision and talent

"Euphorbia Paralia"

"Juncus Uliginosus"

The book stands as one of the most important and influential scientific compositions of its era

and those with a keen eye for the beauty of ornamental plants

one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ

”Dvärgag

"Atriplex Patula"

Detail studies include doorways

and public structures

landscapes

The map has several colored cartouches