N. 404 (Autumn Crocus) Phytanthosa Iconographia. Regensberg 1737-42. Framed $1,250.00

N. 404 "Colchicum...

Johann Weinmann, a prominent apothecary in Regensberg, produced 1,026 engravings for his famous comprehensive floralegia depicting plants, trees, fruit, flowers, herbs, nuts vegetables and succulents.  The images were based upon the plants that he cultivated in his own garden and upon the watercolors of Georg Ehret and a talented young female artist by the name of N. Asamin. Weinmann's unusual use of the combination of mezzotint, line engraving, color printing and hand coloring resulted in the creation of rich textures and subtle shading.

A beautiful description of Autumn Crocus, a perennial flowering plant which grows from bulb-like corms. It is a member of the botanical family Colchicaceae, and is native to West Asia, Europe, parts of the Mediterranean coast, down the East African coast to South Africa and the Western Cape.

15 x 10 inches, sheet.
Mixed engraving and coloring techniques.
Excellent condition well preserved original coloring.