Curtis Botanical Engraving - 1806 - Virginian Poke - American

$75.00

Virginian Poke (Phytolacca Decandra) – Native American:

Copper-plate engraving with original hand-coloring from William Curtis’ BOTANICAL MAGAZINE.   Paper Size: 9 x 5 3/8'' – Image Size: 8 ¼ x 5’’.

Published in London, c. 1806.

Curtis (author of Flora Londinensis) established the Botanical Magazine in 1787.  It was the first popular horticultural publication to use fine hand-colored plates. Artists include James Sowerby, Sydenham Edwards, W.J. Hooker, W.H. Fitch & W. Herbert.   

Presented in an archival 16 x 12’’ mat.

  • Inventory# B-1145