Knight's-Star Lily, 1821 Engraving

Description

Original botanical engraving published in 1821 featuring exquisite hand coloring. Shown is the Bloom-leaved Knight's-star Lily (Hippeastrum pulversulentum). Based on … more Original botanical engraving published in 1821 featuring exquisite hand coloring. Shown is the Bloom-leaved Knight's-star Lily (Hippeastrum pulversulentum). Based on an illustration by the British botanist and botanical illustrator William Herbert (1778-1847). From "Curtis's Botanical Magazine", the oldest and longest published of the British horticultural journals.

Print is carefully packaged in an archival plastic sleeve with backing board, and includes a certificate with additional information and original page of accompanying text. Note: the print image displayed includes a watermark of the "Prints with a Past" logo. This watermark does not appear on the actual print. less