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Original Antique Print of a Fruit named the Averrhoa Carambola
29 cm · 11.4 in
22 cm · 8.7 in

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Original Antique Print of a Fruit named the Averrhoa Carambola

No. f_32318532Date not stated22 × 29 cm

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Fruit & vegetables

Original Antique Print of a Fruit named the Averrhoa Carambola

$270

€240 · £205

Original print, not a reproduction

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Date
Not stated
Sheet size
11.4 × 8.7 in (29 × 22 cm)
Condition
Good. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning. Shows minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Collection
Fruit & vegetables
Stock no.
f_32318532

Antique print titled 'Averrhoa Carambola'. This print originates from 'Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London' published circa 1835.

In Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London we find some of the most beautifully illustrated and vibrant botanical and fruit prints in botanical illustration. Many prominent artist of the day contributed to the work, including W. Hooker, Mrs. Withers, J. Robertson, B. Cotton, E. Smith and more.

For the first time in England, steel plates were used for the engravings, along with a variety of techniques including mezzotint and hand coloring. The prints are also enhanced with gum arabic so the fruits almost glisten.