English School, 1779-1785
English School, 1779-1785

A collection of botanical studies including: Sweet pea; Persian laylock; Christmas rose; Spindle tree; Carnation; Blackberry; Ragged robin; Pansy and Canterbury bell; Tulip; Pinks; Stinking Carion; Anchuzza; Orchid; and Crown imperial

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English School, 1779-1785
A collection of botanical studies including: Sweet pea; Persian laylock; Christmas rose; Spindle tree; Carnation; Blackberry; Ragged robin; Pansy and Canterbury bell; Tulip; Pinks; Stinking Carion; Anchuzza; Orchid; and Crown imperial
the majority dated variously '1779-1785' (lower left), and many inscribed as title (lower left), fragmentary watermark Strasburg lily
pencil, watercolour and gum arabic, the majority heightened with bodycolour, unframed
9.5/8 x 7 in. (24.4 x 19.7 cm.); and smaller (18)

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