EARLY 19TH CENTURY GILTWOOD FRAMED GEORGE BROOKSHAW ENGRAVING, PLATE LXVIII POLINAC MELON.George Brookshaw (English 1751-1823). Printed & Published by the Author, George Brookshaw. Giltwood framed, of the period stipple engraving with aquatint having original color, titled Polinac, professionally framed in giltwood moulding with matboard and uv plexiglass (#19783.1)
'George Brookshaw, is regarded as one of the most highly regarded British painters and illustrators of botanical art. Brookshaw's collection, the Pomona Britannica, was, and still is, considered to be unrivaled in its excellence. These initial images, many depicting specimens from the Royal Gardens at Hampton Court and Kensington Gardens, would become the initial part the series. Pomona Britannica was first issued in parts between 1804 and 1808. The complete edition, dedicated to the Prince of Wales, was published in 1812. Comprised of ninety drawings and engravings of over two hundred and fifty varieties of fruit including apples, peaches, melons, grapes, pears and others, Brookshaw's compositions show perfect specimens of ripe fruit isolated in space (many against a rich chocolate brown background.)' - Image size: 17" high x 13" wide. Framed: 29 1/4" high x 25" wide. Estimate $2,500-3,000
From the Collection of The Old Print Gallery, Washington, DC.
Good color and impression. Archivally framed with matboard and uv plexiglass.
