Antique Print - James Sowerby - Stachys Germanica - Downy Woundwort - F1

Antique Print - James Sowerby - Stachys Germanica - Downy Woundwort - F1"Stachys Germanica" This original hand coloured engraving is from James Sowerby's English Botany or, Coloured Figures of British Plants, with their Essential Characters, Synonyms and Places of Growth, published by J. Davis in London in 1790 1814. First edition of the extensively illustrated botanical series. James Sowerby was an English naturalist and illustrator born in 1757 and died in 1822. He is best known for his extensive work in botanical

He was known for his ability to capture the human form in a naturalistic manner

"Modèles des Divers"

Scheuchzeria Palustris”

Lathyrus Vernus (L

"Panicum Sanguinale"

"Geranium Phæum"

"Façade pour un Hôtel de Ville"

and his works left a notable impact on Swedish artistic and ornithological history

Antique architectural print originates from «Recueil Élémentaire d’Architecture» by Jean-Francois de Neufforge

”Brunkulla

"Façade du VII Plan d'un Batiment Dorique de 24

"Tormentilla Officinalis"