Berlese Iconographie Genre Camellia 1839 antique engraving 212 Duchesse d'Orlean

Description: Rendered through the printmaking technique of stipple-engraving, the image is composed of a series of small engraved dots that lend a soft quality to the appearance of the flower. Hand-applied color enhances the delicately engraved flower, adding depth and dimension to it. Breathe life into any space with this original 19th-century engraving. From the gardens of France to your walls, these botanicals will brighten and elevate any space. About Iconographie du Genre CamelliaProduced from 1839—1843 by Abbe Lorenzo Berlèse, Iconographie du Genre Camellia is a monograph on the camellia genus containing 300 hand-colored stipple engravings of the flowers. Produced in response to the introduction of an increased number of camellia hybrids and species to Europe, Berlèse’s Iconographie proved significant in identifying and differentiating the camellia varietals. The wealthy Italian Abbot Berlèse spent his adult years in France where he studied, cultivated, and wrote about camellias. Beautiful in groupings of four, six, or eight images, the camellias vary in color from ruby red to pink, white, and variegated. About Abbé Laurent BerlèseAbbé Laurent Berlèse was the greatest 19th-century scholar on the subject of camellias, which reached peak popularity in the mid-19th century as new variants were cultivated. Born in northern Italy, Berlèse pursued his vocation as a chaplain and moved to Paris where he cultivated camellias. As his gardens grew with new and hybrid camellias, Berlèse recognized the need to document and record the camellia varietals. In response to this need for a camellia index, Berlèse published Iconographie du genre Camellia (1839) containing 300 hand-colored stipple engravings of the flower varietals. About Joel Oppenheimer GalleryThe Joel Oppenheimer Gallery has been specializing in fine antique natural history art for over fifty years. We offer a stunning and large inventory of the most significant artists of the 17th through 19th centuries with an emphasis on the original work of John James Audubon. Every print we offer through our gallery includes all required conservation. The offerings in our Ebay store represent exceptional values but are sold as is. We still stand behind the quality and authenticity and guarantee each work. If you should be interested in restoration of any work, please contact the gallery for special pricing including restoration. ConditionAll prints are sold AS-IS. These hand-colored lithographs w/gold leaf show expected condition issues such as darkening at the edges and minor text transfers. Please see the photos for actual conditions. The paper is blank on the back. All prints are guarantied authentic Gould Hummingbird prints. ShippingOrders ship next business day in sturdy materials through UPS. Shipping is free within the United States. International orders are shipped through Ebay’s Global Shipping Program. Ebay determines shipping costs for international orders. ReturnsReturns are accepted within 30 days of receiving the item. The print should be returned in the same condition it was sent and in the packaging the print was sent in. Thank you for visiting Joel Oppenheimer Gallery on Ebay!

Price: 90 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

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