James Sowerby, Plate 1. [A Carnation], (London: 1789-90) 121823blast Early Plat Map of Matagorda

Early Plat Map of Matagorda

1776-1837)

et Terres AdjacentesParis: Jaillot

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James Sowerby, Plate 1. [A Carnation], (London: 1789-90) 121823blast Early Plat Map of MatagordaJames Sowerby (English, 1757 1822) Plate 1. [A Carnation] From Flora luxurians; or The Florist's Delight. London: 1789 1790 Etching with original hand color 17 x 10 visible; 27 x 20 framed These fine plates, depicting some of the classic florists flowers (tulips, carnations, auriculas, anemones, hyacinths, ranunculus and polyanthus), well justify Sowerbys claim to be the finest English botanical artist of the time. He states on the wrapper: As all the