Description: Jean Henri Jaume Saint-Hilaire (October 29, 1772 – 1845) Issued in the fine large Plantes de la France, [1805]-1809. 27.7 x 21.3 cm "Exquisitely delicate plates of pure colour printing" (Dunthorne). Saint-Hilaire's comprehensive work was published in parts over a long period of time, and there is no precise collation for the work. Jean Henri Jaume Saint-Hilaire (1772-1845) is one of the lesser known members of a group of post-revolutionary botanists that had at its heart such luminaries as L'Heritier, Ventenat, and most notably Pierre-Joseph Redouté. Despite the importance of this, his major work, recognition eluded him, and he spent much of his life on the fringes of poverty. LITERATURE: Great Flower Books p.105; Nissen BBI 989; Stafleu TL2 3306 Jean Henri Jaume Saint-Hilaire (October 29, 1772 – 1845) Issued in the fine large Plantes de la France, [1805]-1809. 27.7 x 21.3 cm "Exquisitely delicate plates of pure colour printing" (Dunthorne). Saint-Hilaire's comprehensive work was published in parts over a long period of time, and there is no precise collation for the work. Jean Henri Jaume Saint-Hilaire (1772-1845) is one of the lesser known members of a group of post-revolutionary botanists that had at its heart such luminaries as L'Heritier, Ventenat, and most notably Pierre-Joseph Redouté. Despite the importance of this, his major work, recognition eluded him, and he spent much of his life on the fringes of poverty. LITERATURE: Great Flower Books p.105; Nissen BBI 989; Stafleu TL2 3306 Jean Henri Jaume Saint-Hilaire (October 29, 1772 – 1845) Issued in the fine large Plantes de la France, [1805]-1809. 27.7 x 21.3 cm "Exquisitely delicate plates of pure colour printing" (Dunthorne). Saint-Hilaire's comprehensive work was published in parts over a long period of time, and there is no precise collation for the work. Jean Henri Jaume Saint-Hilaire (1772-1845) is one of the lesser known members of a group of post-revolutionary botanists that had at its heart such luminaries as L'Heritier, Ventenat, and most notably Pierre-Joseph Redouté. Despite the importance of this, his major work, recognition eluded him, and he spent much of his life on the fringes of poverty. LITERATURE: Great Flower Books p.105; Nissen BBI 989; Stafleu TL2 3306
Price: 55.91 USD
Location: Norwich
End Time: 2024-11-23T15:02:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.9 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year of Production: 1829
Style: Antique
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Features: Hand Tinted
Image Orientation: Portrait
Material: Paper
Handmade: Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Period: Neoclassicism/Romantism (1770-1840)
Theme: Nature
Framing: Unframed
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
Subject: Botany, Flowers
Type: Print
Size: Medium
Brand: Unbranded
MPN: Does not apply
