Hand-Colored Botanical Etchings "Water Bitter Nut Hickory" and "Red Bay"

Item Details

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A pair of hand-colored botanical etchings on paper titled Water Bitter Nut Hickory by Bessin after illustrations by Pancrace Bessa (French, 1772-1846) and Red Bay by Gabriel after Henri-Joseph Redouté (French, 1788-1852). These prints each depict leaves and nuts from branches of the titular trees. They are titled with the common and scientific names to the lower center and have artists’ names to the lower corners. Both are presented behind layered mats and glass in gold tone wood frames with wire to the versos for hanging.

Condition

- light edge wear to frames; slight discoloration to prints.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible image measures: 5.75" W x 8.5" H.

Item #

18WDC082-151