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Two Albums of Watercolours of Indian Plants and Flowers, including: Sophora (Ahrus); Ficus (Fig); Pandanus (Sweet Rush); Hedera (Ivy); Hibiscus esculentus (Lady's Fingers or Ochra); Galium aparine (Goose Grass);
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Calcutta Artist, circa 1800
Two Albums of Watercolours of Indian Plants and Flowers, including: Sophora (Ahrus); Ficus (Fig); Pandanus (Sweet Rush); Hedera (Ivy); Hibiscus esculentus (Lady's Fingers or Ochra); Galium aparine (Goose Grass); Citrus maxima (Bitter Orange); Dolichos lablab (Legume); Citrus medica (Buddha's Fingers); Momordica charantia (Bitter Cucumber); Gossypium hirsutum (Cotton Plant); Canna indica (Indian Shot); Randia mussaenda (Whirly Gig Flower); Gloriosa superba (Glory Lily) illustrated (b); Bauhinia (Camel's Foot), Datura metel (Trumpet Flower); Capsicum (Chilli); Hedera (Ivy); Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus); Althaea rosea (Hollyhock); Plumeria rubra (Frangipani); Lawsonia inermis (Henna); Acacia; Coccinia indica; Mangrove; Dealbata (Thalia); Opuntia ficusindia (Indian Fig); Lens culinaris (Dhal); Nymphaeaceae (Waterlily); Eugenia (Rose Apple); Gymnopetalum (Cucumber); Citrus (Lime); Carambola (Starfruit); Capparis micracantha (Caper Thorn); Phaseolus aureus (Mung Bean); Melothria (Gourd); Azadirachta indica (Neem tree) illustrated (d); Pumpelmoose (Grapefruit); Couroupita guianensis (Cannonball Tree); Annona reticulata (Custard Apple); Trapa natans (Waterchestnut); Kigelia (Sausage Tree); Inga edulis (Guava) illustrated (a); and Diospyros (Ebony Tree)
inscribed with plant names in an anglicized Hindi (lower centre)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with white and with gum arabic, watermark Strasburg lily (50), fleur de lis (2), 'EDMEADS & PINE' (35), 'HAYES & RUSE' (1), the binding full red crushed morocco ruled in blind and gilt, boards with gilt-ruled and tooled panels, spines gilt in compartments, 159 watercolours tipped to the pages of the album
20¾ x 13.3/8 in. (52.7 x 34.9 cm.); and slightly smaller; the albums 22.5/8 x 16½ in. (57.5 x 41.9 cm.), overall (159)
Two Albums of Watercolours of Indian Plants and Flowers, including: Sophora (Ahrus); Ficus (Fig); Pandanus (Sweet Rush); Hedera (Ivy); Hibiscus esculentus (Lady's Fingers or Ochra); Galium aparine (Goose Grass); Citrus maxima (Bitter Orange); Dolichos lablab (Legume); Citrus medica (Buddha's Fingers); Momordica charantia (Bitter Cucumber); Gossypium hirsutum (Cotton Plant); Canna indica (Indian Shot); Randia mussaenda (Whirly Gig Flower); Gloriosa superba (Glory Lily) illustrated (b); Bauhinia (Camel's Foot), Datura metel (Trumpet Flower); Capsicum (Chilli); Hedera (Ivy); Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus); Althaea rosea (Hollyhock); Plumeria rubra (Frangipani); Lawsonia inermis (Henna); Acacia; Coccinia indica; Mangrove; Dealbata (Thalia); Opuntia ficusindia (Indian Fig); Lens culinaris (Dhal); Nymphaeaceae (Waterlily); Eugenia (Rose Apple); Gymnopetalum (Cucumber); Citrus (Lime); Carambola (Starfruit); Capparis micracantha (Caper Thorn); Phaseolus aureus (Mung Bean); Melothria (Gourd); Azadirachta indica (Neem tree) illustrated (d); Pumpelmoose (Grapefruit); Couroupita guianensis (Cannonball Tree); Annona reticulata (Custard Apple); Trapa natans (Waterchestnut); Kigelia (Sausage Tree); Inga edulis (Guava) illustrated (a); and Diospyros (Ebony Tree)
inscribed with plant names in an anglicized Hindi (lower centre)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with white and with gum arabic, watermark Strasburg lily (50), fleur de lis (2), 'EDMEADS & PINE' (35), 'HAYES & RUSE' (1), the binding full red crushed morocco ruled in blind and gilt, boards with gilt-ruled and tooled panels, spines gilt in compartments, 159 watercolours tipped to the pages of the album
20¾ x 13.3/8 in. (52.7 x 34.9 cm.); and slightly smaller; the albums 22.5/8 x 16½ in. (57.5 x 41.9 cm.), overall (159)