9888 William Curtis (1746–1799) - Botanical Illustration White and Pale Blue Petals - Hand-colored Engraving (1804)

William Curtis was an English botanist and entomologist best known for founding the influential publication The Botanical Magazine, which featured high-quality hand-colored illustrations of exotic and familiar plants. Though he died in 1799, the magazine continued under his name and influence for many years.

Artist or Maker: G. S. Edwards (Delineator) and F. Sanfom (Engraver) for I. Curtis

Dimensions: 23 cm x 14 cm

Medium: Hand-colored Copperplate Engraving

Date: 1804

Condition Report:

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