12353 James Sowerby (1757–1822) – Prunus cerasus (Sour Cherry) – Hand-coloured engraving (1800)
"Prunus cerasus" depicts the botanical features of the sour cherry, showcasing branches with lush green leaves and delicate white blossoms. The composition includes a single ripe, dark-coloured cherry and detailed cross-sectional dissections of the fruit, revealing its internal structure and pit. This print is identified as plate number 706 from the seminal series English Botany, published in London on March 1, 1800. The work maintains Sowerby’s high standard for scientific precision in the documentation of native plant species.
James Sowerby was an English naturalist, illustrator, and mineralogist, best known for his monumental publication English Botany. He founded a family dynasty of natural history artists whose contributions were central to British scientific record-keeping. His work captured the morphology of thousands of plant species with unparalleled accuracy. Sowerby's dedication to field study and detailed illustration made his volumes essential resources for botanists, researchers, and horticulturists throughout the 19th century.
Artist or Maker: James Sowerby.
Dimensions: Approximately 23 cm x 14 cm.
Medium: Hand-coloured engraving.
Date: 1800.
Condition Report:
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