AntiquePrint-POLYGALA-CROTALARIA-MILKWORT-Houttuyn-1774

Original copperplate engravings and etchings on a verge type hand laid paper with watermark (not visible on every sheet. Nice hand colouring from unknown date. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 28 x 21.5 cm. The image size is ca. 24 x 17 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 11 x 8.5 inch. The image size is ca. 9.4 x 6.7 inch.

Plate: 2 Deel, Plaat LXII: ‘1: Polygala japonica (Lush grass)- 2: Crotalaria perforata – 3: Anthyllis ensifolia.’ (Japanese milkwort – Rattlepod – Kidney vetch.) This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: ‘Natuurlyke Historie of Uitvoerige Beschryving der Dieren, Planten en Mineraalen…’ by F. Houttuyn and J. van der Burgh, published in Amsterdam 1761-1785. (Translation: Natural history or extensive desription of animals, plants and minerals …) This is essentially a Dutch version of ‘Linnaeus Systema Naturae’, enlarged, amended and with plates.Artists and Engravers: Author: Maarten Houttuyn (1720-1798) was a Dutch physician in Amsterdam. Carl or Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778) (also known as Carl von Linne after his ennoblement) was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist. He is considered the father of modern Taxonomy and ecology. The engravers of the plates are J.C. Philips and G. Philips.

Condition: Excellent. General age related toning. A bit more browned at the paper edges. Original fold lines as issued.

Keywords: ANTIQUEPRINT-POLYGALA-CROTALARIA-MILKWORT-HOUTTUYN

(PCO) C56-37