Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Rare Antique Botanical Print-SWEET CHESTNUT-CASTANEA VESCA-Turpin-Dieu-1816 Description: This rare and delicate plate originates from: 'Dictionaire des sciences naturelles ... classee d'apres la methode naturelle de M. Antoine-Laurent de Jussieu.', by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin, published in Paris and Strasbourg by F.G. Levrault, 1816-1829. Later it was published in Italian by Batelli in 1837. (Translation: Dictionary of natural sciences ... according to the natural method of M. Antoine-Laurent de Jussieu.) This very scarse work consistsof 72 volumes, including 12 plate volumes with 1200 plates. Plates after Turpin and Pretre. References: William Blunt (1950) pp 180 ; Great Flower Books (1990) pp 87; Nissen pp 349. Artists and Engravers: Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (1775-1840) is considered by many as the greatest French botanical painter of his time. His drawings of botanical details have rarely been surpassed. With Pierre-Antoine Poiteau (1776 � 1854) he collaborated in some of the most important botanical publications in the early 19th. century. Turpin voyaged extensively in the Carribean and Southern United States. As curator of his Dictionary Turpin had some of the finest engravers work on his plates, which include etchings / engravings and stipple engravings. This plate is engraved by Dieu. Subject: Plate: 'Chataignier commun - Castanea vesca.' (Sweet Chestnut.)Condition: Excellent given age. General age related toning. Left margin a bit irregular from binding. Please study scan carefully.Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 12.5 x 20.5 cm. The image size is ca. 9 x 18 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 4.9 x 8.1 inch. The image size is ca. 3.5 x 7.1 inch.Medium: Copperplate stipple engraving, intaglio print. Original hand colouring and in-plate colouring (a-la-poupee).Location: C250-05SKU: TPC 37160.1Section: TURPIN-BOTANICAL-1816 ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
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Type: Antique Print
Artist: Pierre Jean Francois Turpin
Theme: Natural History
Subject: Botanical
Production Technique: Stipple
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: Realism
Features: Unframed
Material: Paper
Year of Production: 1816
Size: Medium
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
Culture: European
Region of Origin: Europe
Item Height: 8.1 in
Item Length: Not applicable
Item Width: 4.9 in
Framing: Unframed
Country/Region of Manufacture: Europe
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Image Orientation: Portrait
Height (Centimeters): 20.5 cm
Width (Centimeters): 12.5 cm
Medium: Stipple
