German School, circa 1800

细节
German School, circa 1800

Nasturtiums and Mint

inscribed 'a. Meliffen Melifsa b ... Nasturcium indicum.'--bodycolor on paper, watermark IV
14½ x 9 3/8in. (33 x 24.5cm.)

拍品专文

Undoubtedly meant to be engraved for production of multiple impressions, this watercolor demonstrates the pedagogical importance of close observation and accuracy in redering for natural history before photographic reproduction.