unbound
1750 · London
by EHRET, George Dionysius
London, 1750. unbound. Engraving. Image measures 11" x 7.25", sheet measures 13.75" x 9". Shows some light foxing, and some light toning.
Plate 1, page 7 from "The Natural History of Barbados" by Reverend Griffith Hughes, A.M. which depicts local flora and sea fauna from the island country. Figure I and II show fragments of a figurine depicting an idol or deity, and figures III, IIII, and V depict tools thought to be used to cut down trees. Inscription reads: To Martin Folkes Esq, President of the Royal Society, This Plate is most humbly Inscrib'd, &c". Each plate is dedicated to a prominent person in elaborate engraved calligraphy and accompanied by a rendering of the dedicatee's coat of arms.
George Dionysus (G.D.) Ehret was a dominant influence in botanical art during the 18th century. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and trained as a gardener. He later traveled throughout Europe, settling in England as a Fellow of the Royal Society. (Inventory #: 325656)
Plate 1, page 7 from "The Natural History of Barbados" by Reverend Griffith Hughes, A.M. which depicts local flora and sea fauna from the island country. Figure I and II show fragments of a figurine depicting an idol or deity, and figures III, IIII, and V depict tools thought to be used to cut down trees. Inscription reads: To Martin Folkes Esq, President of the Royal Society, This Plate is most humbly Inscrib'd, &c". Each plate is dedicated to a prominent person in elaborate engraved calligraphy and accompanied by a rendering of the dedicatee's coat of arms.
George Dionysus (G.D.) Ehret was a dominant influence in botanical art during the 18th century. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and trained as a gardener. He later traveled throughout Europe, settling in England as a Fellow of the Royal Society. (Inventory #: 325656)
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