1832, Siberian Primrose, Antique Curtis Botanical Print by William Hooker

Description

Original 1830s hand-colored botanical engraving of the Siberian Primrose, a plant native from the Subarctic to Himalaya regions. Print was … more Original 1830s hand-colored botanical engraving of the Siberian Primrose, a plant native from the Subarctic to Himalaya regions. Print was published in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, the oldest and longest published of the British horticultural journals.

The print is based on an illustration by William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865), botanist and artist who was also the first director of the botanical gardens at Kew. Hooker also authored the accompanying text page which is provided with the print.

Print is carefully packaged in an archival plastic sleeve with backing board. Includes a certificate with additional information and original page of accompanying text.

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