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Set of 2 Antique Prints of the Duchesse d'Angouleme Pear and Others
29.1 cm · 11.5 in
23.5 cm · 9.3 in

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Set of 2 Antique Prints of the Duchesse d'Angouleme Pear and Others

No. f_32316822Date not stated23.5 × 29.1 cm

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Fruit & vegetables

Set of 2 Antique Prints of the Duchesse d'Angouleme Pear and Others

£280

$370 · €330

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Date
Not stated
Sheet size
11.5 × 9.3 in (29.1 × 23.5 cm)
Condition
Good. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning. Shows minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study images carefully.
Collection
Fruit & vegetables
Stock no.
f_32316822

Set of 2 antique prints of pears. It shows the Beurrée d'Aremberg Pear, Gloux Morceaux Pear and the Duchesse d'Angouléme Pear. These prints originate 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.