18th Century John Hill Tulips Pair

Description

Antique botanical prints are a lovely way to bring really old and original art into your home at affordable prices. … more Antique botanical prints are a lovely way to bring really old and original art into your home at affordable prices. These are almost 300 years and are hand painted. And favorite flowers of tulips and peonies!

These detailed and charming works are by John Hill, the first author to introduce the Linnaean taxonomic system to England. His 1757 Garden Eden or Complete Body of Gardening served as a guide for florists, merchants and gardeners. Each engraving is beautifully painted.

1) Copper etching.
Markings: Upper right: PI 34
Lower right: J. Hill culp
Title: Tulips
Vivid detail rendering of six tulips. Custom archival matte with gilt trim and gilt wooden frame.

Sight size: 9" X 14 1/2"
Frame size: 17" X 22 1/2

2) Markings: Upper rigth PI: 38
Seven flowers with a large crimson peony.
Gold frame, custom cut archival double matte

Sight size: 9" X 14 1/2"
Frame size: 17" X 22 1/2" less