Description: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Title ORIGINAL PRINT PAEONIA N. 778 “a. Paeonia major flore rubro simplex gichfrosen” “b. Paeonia flore pleno rubro major, Pimoine, Pfingsfrosen.” From Johann Weinmann’s “Phytanthoza Iconographia [Original Print – 40.3cm x 24.5cm] ____________________ Author Johann Weinmann ______________________ Year of Publication 1736-1748 __________________________ Publisher Amsterdam: Zacharias Romberg ______________________________ For full description see below - after all photographs ___________________________________________ Description: Published in Amsterdam by Zacharias Romberg between 1736 and 1748, assumed First Edition print. Botanical mezzotint is from Johann Weinmann's Phytanthoza Iconographia (or Duidelyke Vertoning...). This is the Dutch language edition of the 18th century botanical master-work. The work contained 1,025 mezzotint engravings, printed in colour with the finished colour applied by hand. "The copperplates (…) were printed according to Johannes Teyler's invention, patented 1688; they are engraved in combination with mezzotint printed in colour and finished by hand" (Landwehr 212). It was the first published work to include engravings by the greatest botanical artist of the eighteenth century, Georg Dionysus Ehret. It provided one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 18th century. It also included work from B. Seuter, J.E. Ridinger, J.J. Haid, N. Asamin, & others. Based on Weinmann's collection of plants, and financed by him, this is the first complete edition of what amounts to a comprehensive iconography of all the flowers, fruit and vegetables in cultivation in early-18th century Europe. Georg Dionysius Ehret's pivotal contribution to the work is nowhere acknowledged as the artist parted with Weinmann after producing 500 designs. Weinmann, an apothecary from Regensburg, was the organiser of this huge undertaking, but the work was financed by Bartholomaeus Seuter, one of the engravers. The plates became an important source for copyists, appearing, for instance, in a number of Meissen designs. Many plates are 'of particular interest on account of the colour printing, especially the plates of Aloes and Cactus depicted in pots of different designs, and the folding plates of gourds' (Dunthorne). 'The mezzotint process used [in the present work]... had been invented by Johann Teyler in the Netherlands around 1688. As practised here by Bartholomaeus Seuter (1678-1754) and Johann Elias Ridinger (1698-1767), it was really a combination of etching and mezzotint, which made possible delicate lines and a very fine grain. The addition of hand-tinting brought about unusual and subtle effects. Some of the best work was done in later volumes by Johann Jakob Haid (1704-1767)' (Hunt). Dimensions - 9 5/8 inches by 15 ¾ inches. Artist or Maker: Johann Weinmann Medium: Originally Hand-coloured Mezzotint Engraving Date: 1736-1748 The work is in good condition. Nice Weinmann engraving with some foxing and colour fading, numbers in pencil to the bottom margin and part of a stamp to the base. Small paper repair to the verso at the top margin. ORIGINAL single large plate from the eighteenth century. Approximately 40.3cm x 24.5cm to the margin, 33.6 x 21.5cm to the bottom of the edge of the image. Condition Report Externally Tanned and marked with minor foxing, pencil numbers and part of a stamp to the bottom margin.Thin paper repair to the reverse at the top margin.See above and photos. Internally See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1736-1748 Binding: Hardback _________________________________________ We take great pride in photographing all our books, maps and prints and in describing every detail. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with your purchase, we offer a 100% money back guarantee provided the item is returned in the same condition as sent. Please e-mail me for extra photographs and with any questions you may have Ruler in picture is 6 inches long. ---------------------------- Please Browse all other books and prints in my Shop LOUIS88Books Preserving Books for the next generation
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Features: 1st Edition
Region of Origin: Regensburg
Custom Bundle: No
Handmade: Yes
Production Technique: Engraving
Item Length: 24.5
Item Height: 40.3
Subject: Flowers
Personalise: No
Size: Medium
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Material: Etching/ Engraving
Time Period Produced: 1700-1749
Image Orientation: Portrait
Artist: Johann Weinmann
Year of Production: 1736
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Unit Quantity: 1
Style: Ancient Art
Signed: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Theme: Art
Type: Print
