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Rare set of 16 18th century hand-colored engravings by Elizabeth Blackwell

Creator: Elizabeth Blackwell
Offered by: epoca

Description
PRICED INDIVIDUALLY: Rare set of 16 18th century hand-colored engravings by famed botanical artist Elizabeth Blackwell: Elizabeth Blackwell (Scottish 1707-1758) was the first British female botanical illustrator who also was the first woman to draw, etch and color her own engravings. Blackwell is notable for her publication "a curious herbal" in 1735 raising funds to free her husband from debtors prison; new giltwood frames, acid free matting and ebonized fillets; matts do match in color

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. minor overall discoloration to paper; priced individually
Creation Date:	dated 1754
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	5142
Incollect Reference #:	484292

Dimensions

W.	18.75 in;	H.	22.75 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	47.63 cm;	H.	57.79 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

epoca, located in the Design Center neighborhood of San Francisco, has been characterized as “blended eclectic” offering unique 20th century furnishings alongside traditional antiques and accessories

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