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Antique Botanical Print of Nicotiana Rustica, Copper Engraving, c.1831
No. f_48099552183122.7 × 27.1 cm
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Herbs, spices & useful plants
Antique Botanical Print of Nicotiana Rustica, Copper Engraving, c.1831
$880
€780 · £660
Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1831
- Sheet size
- 10.7 × 8.9 in (27.1 × 22.7 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Moderate age-related toning and light spotting. Image remains strong.
- Collection
- Herbs, spices & useful plants
- Era
- 1800 to 1849, The golden age of botanical art
- Stock no.
- f_48099552
Antique Tobacco Botanical Print, Nicotiana rustica, c.1831
Description:
This original botanical engraving depicts Nicotiana rustica, a robust tobacco species traditionally cultivated for its high nicotine content. The plant is shown with broad leaves and pale yellow flowers, emphasizing its agricultural character.
Published in Jonathan Carl Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde, the plate documents a tobacco variety of practical and economic importance, widely used in snuff and traditional preparations rather than luxury consumption.
Original hand coloring is deep and restrained, with rich greens dominating the composition. The broad leaves give the plate strong visual weight, making it particularly effective as a standalone work.
Condition report:
Moderate age-related toning and light scattered spotting. No tears or losses.
Framing tips:
A soft ivory mat and dark wood frame enhance contrast and structure.
Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring
Maker: Jonathan Carl Zenker, Germany, 1831 to 1832
