11463 Adalbert Schnizlein (1814–1868) – Botanical Study of Gesneriaceae – Hand-coloured engraving (1843)
"Gesneriaceae L. Rich." This hand-coloured engraving presents an extensive botanical study of the Gesneriaceae family, characterized by its diverse flowering plants often found in tropical regions. The central illustration depicts a primary stem with large, ovate, serrated leaves and clusters of tubular, bell-shaped flowers. Surrounding this central figure is a complex arrangement of botanical dissections, including cross-sections of ovaries, seed structures, and detailed renderings of reproductive organs. Several elements are highlighted with vibrant hand-colouring, notably a brilliant red tubular blossom and various green and crimson floral components, providing clarity to the plant's morphology. This work was published in Erlangen as part of the Iconographia Familiarum Naturalium Regni Vegetabilis. The plate serves as a precise scientific record of mid-nineteenth-century botanical classification, documenting the unique anatomical features of this plant family.
Adalbert Schnizlein was a prominent German botanist and pharmacist celebrated for his monumental contributions to plant iconography and systematics. Based in Erlangen, he served as a professor of botany and director of the local botanical garden, where he dedicated decades to the precise documentation of the vegetable kingdom. His most significant work, Iconographia Familiarum Naturalium Regni Vegetabilis, remains a definitive reference in botanical literature for its clarity and scientific rigor. Schnizlein was renowned for his ability to translate complex morphological data into clear, accessible illustrations that facilitated the study of plant families across Europe. His legacy is defined by a commitment to the fusion of artistic precision and empirical observation in the field of natural history.
Artist or Maker: Adalbert Schnizlein.
Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 21 cm.
Medium: Hand-coloured engraving.
Date: 1843.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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