Botanical engraving palm tree original plate of the chalcography of the louvre by H J Redouté

a rare original engraving from the chalcography of the louvre! this botanical work measures 76 X 56 cm and has an engraved part of 44 X 58 cm. excellent general condition, clean and fresh exemplary, without freckles. Central engraved part in perfect condition. Small brands in hollow on the margin. Some usual folds inevitable in the margins. the original plate used for this board was elaborated around 1800 during the egyptian campaign of napoleon I and is part of the famous series -the description of egypt- this plate was drawn around 1990. the drawing is by h.j. Redouté and the engraving by duhamel and gabriel. the engraving shows the palm of the thebaid also called doum in its desert natural environment in egypt and its fruiting in detail. The complete text of the plate: h.n. Botanique by mr. Delile.designed by h.j redouté / palmier doum. Cucifera thebaica / pl.1 1. View of the thebaid palm called doum / 2-6. Details of fruiting. this plate is authenticated by a dry stamp in relief at the bottom of the work. It belongs to the volume: natural history, volume ii, botany, plate 1. I propose other plates and lithograph of the same series. Check out my other listings. protected shipment in tube. contact me if you want more info or for a group purchase.

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