Tulips (4), by John Hills Eden Anemone Chalcedonica

Tulips (4), by John Hills Eden Anemone ChalcedonicaEDEN TULIPS In 1757, John Hills Eden released a portfolio of hand colored copper engravings of florals. Our favorites are a series of tulips we have reproduced in full color. These are formal studies for dining area and hallways. Eden Tulips: Image: 13 x 19" Paper: 19. 25 x 15"

These are formal studies for dining area and hallways

Seba collected thousands of new and exotic examples of Natural History

The Botanic Garden and The Complete Florist were perhaps the most charming

their works remain as vivid and enjoyable as they were almost 100 years ago

Each creature has an almost human expression

Monnoyer Bouquets in Urns:                  Image: 15 x 17"

Later hand colored

In the background of the four full colored reproductions is a vignette suggesting the "gentleman of leisure" wearing his new suit

Although symbols have been used since prehistoric times as a method to identify families and clans

Our Shell collection reproduced four of his best plates

Framed alone or in pairs

Image: 14 x 20                       Paper: 19