Antique Print-GODDESS-FLORA-SPRING-GARDEN-FLOWER-Barlow-Blome-1686

Etching on hand laid (verge) paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 24.5 x 38.8 cm. The image size is ca. 20.5 x 33.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 9.6 x 15.3 inch. The image size is ca. 8.1 x 13.2 inch.

Antique print, titled: ‘Flora.’ – This print shows an architectural garden in spring, with the goddess Flora spreading flowers. In Roman mythology, Flora was a Sabine-derived goddess of flowers and of the season of spring- a symbol for nature and flowers (especially the may-flower). From: ‘The Gentleman’s Recreation.’, by Richard Blome, published by S. Roycroft in 1686. Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Francis Barlow’ after own design. Some of the plates in the originating work are by Francis Barlow. We do not know if this is one of them. Francis Barlow (1626-1704): Known as ‘the father of British sporting painting’, Francis Barlow was an English painter and etcher specializing in animal subjects. In 1666, Barlow’s etchings illustrated an edition of Aesop’s Fables. He also produced paintings for decoration.

Condition: Excellent, given age. Tiny tear in lower, reinforced using contemporary paper. Small nicks in the left and right margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-GODDESS-FLORA-SPRING-GARDEN-FLOWER-BARLOW-BLOME

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