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After Pancrace Bessa
Albuca Minor - French botanical flower engraving by Bessa, c1830

1830

$120
£90.65
€105.70
CA$170.33
A$188.56GST Included
CHF 99.49
MX$2,081.60
NOK 1,142.81
SEK 1,179.60
DKK 790.14

About the Item

'Albuca Minor' Original copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. From 'Herbier general de l'amateur' by Jean Louis Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps & Jean Claude Michel Mordant de Launay. Published in Paris, circa 1830. Pancrace Bessa was a talented pupil of Redoute & Van Spaendonck and is considered one of the greatest 19th century flower artists. 290mm by 215mm (sheet) 205mm by 130mm (platemark)
  • Creator:
    After Pancrace Bessa (1772 - 1835)
  • Creation Year:
    1830
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    A few tiny spots in outer margins.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU124426517732

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