” 2/3 x 6″ (22×15 cm). Biography of the Artist. He first worked as an illustrator recording specimens in the Empress Josephine’s zoo. He went on to be a member of Napoleonic survey of Egypt, between 1798 and 1801, where his work culminated in numerous plates for the Le Description de l’Egypte. These prints are… Continue reading 1831, Pretre Original Engr. Fine Antique Watercolouring Dentex Gibbosus Xkl
(23,5×14,0 cm). Numbered and dated engraving. Rare First Edition Volume 1 & 2. Curtis was trained in pharmaceuticals, articled to his Uncle. At the age of 27, he was appointed, Demonstrator and’Praefectus Horti’ to the Chelsea Society of Apothecaries. His passion, however, was botany, his forte being British flora. William Curtis began publication of the… Continue reading 1787, Antique Print Early Curtis Original Watercolour Engr. Siberian Iris Vmy
” 2/3 x 6″ (22×15 cm). Biography of the Artist. He first worked as an illustrator recording specimens in the Empress Josephine’s zoo. He went on to be a member of Napoleonic survey of Egypt, between 1798 and 1801, where his work culminated in numerous plates for the Le Description de l’Egypte. These prints are… Continue reading 1831, Pretre Original Engr. Fine Antique Watercolouring Rare Angelshark Xlj
” 2/3 x 6″ (22×15 cm). Biography of the Artist. He first worked as an illustrator recording specimens in the Empress Josephine’s zoo. He went on to be a member of Napoleonic survey of Egypt, between 1798 and 1801, where his work culminated in numerous plates for the Le Description de l’Egypte. These prints are… Continue reading 1831, Pretre Original Engr. Fine Antique Watercolouring On Exotic Fishes Xl4
” 2/3 x 6″ (22×15 cm). Biography of the Artist. He first worked as an illustrator recording specimens in the Empress Josephine’s zoo. He went on to be a member of Napoleonic survey of Egypt, between 1798 and 1801, where his work culminated in numerous plates for the Le Description de l’Egypte. These prints are… Continue reading 1831, Pretre Original Engr. Fine Antique Watercolouring Trumpet Fish Xkt
” 2/3 x 6″ (22×15 cm). Really like small TREASURES. Biography of the Artist. He first worked as an illustrator recording specimens in the Empress Josephine’s zoo. He went on to be a member of Napoleonic survey of Egypt, between 1798 and 1801, where his work culminated in numerous plates for the Le Description de… Continue reading 1831, Pretre Original Engr. Fine Antique Watercolouring Rare Light Foot Crab Xm5
” 2/3 x 6″ (22×15 cm). Biography of the Artist. He first worked as an illustrator recording specimens in the Empress Josephine’s zoo. He went on to be a member of Napoleonic survey of Egypt, between 1798 and 1801, where his work culminated in numerous plates for the Le Description de l’Egypte. These prints are… Continue reading X1831, Pretre Original Engr. Fine Antique Watercolouring Amphiprion Fish Xkx
” 2/3 x 6″ (22×15 cm). Biography of the Artist. He first worked as an illustrator recording specimens in the Empress Josephine’s zoo. He went on to be a member of Napoleonic survey of Egypt, between 1798 and 1801, where his work culminated in numerous plates for the Le Description de l’Egypte. These prints are… Continue reading 1831, Pretre Original Engr. Fine Antique Watercolouring Euscarus Cretensis Xka
Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux De Paradis. By 9 (15 x 24 cm). Hand coloured stipple engraved plate. Biography of the Artist. He first worked as an illustrator recording specimens in the Empress Josephine’s zoo. He went on to be a member of Napoleonic survey of Egypt, between 1798 and 1801, where his work culminated in… Continue reading 1833, Prêtre/Lesson Watercolour Engr. Rare Monograph on Birds of Paradise Y66
Botanical illustrations and plants explanations. ” 2/3 x 6″ (22×15 cm). Biography of The Artist. Turpin studied drawing at the École des Beaux-Arts in Vire, then, in 1780, enlisted as a soldier in the Calvados battalion. In 1794 he was sent to Haiti, where he met Alexandre Poiteau, a gardener at the Paris Muséum d’Histoire… Continue reading 1831, Turpin Original Engr. Antique Watercolouring Medicinal Rosa Canina Rose Xwc