Victorian Floral Illustrations - Carol Belanger Grafton - Dover Pictorial Archive

Drawn from the rich visual culture of the Victorian era, Victorian Floral Illustrations by Carol Belanger Grafton brings together over 340 wood engravings selected from Paxton's Flower Garden and The Natural History of Plants. The collection presents botanically accurate studies across a wide range of plant forms, from the baobab tree and quaking grass to the winged pea and other unusual specimens.

Each engraving is accompanied by the plant’s scientific name and a brief description, making this paperback volume a considered choice for anyone interested in floral imagery and general art reference. Published as part of the Dover Pictorial Archive series, it offers a substantial selection of period illustrations in a single, accessible format.

Key features

• Over 340 botanically accurate Victorian wood engravings
• Selected from Paxton's Flower Garden and The Natural History of Plants
• Includes a broad spectrum of plant forms, including baobab tree, quaking grass and winged pea
• Each illustration includes the scientific name and a brief description
• Series: Dover Pictorial Archive

Specifications

• Author: Carol Belanger Grafton
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 112
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 28 March 2003
• Dimensions: 220 x 290 x 8 mm
• ISBN: 9780486248226

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Rackhams Reference : EN5X6RSK6C