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English School 19th Century Watercolour - Bee Orchid

19th Century

A fine Victorian watercolour of wild primroses, flourishing in a rocky English woodland. The artist has captured each flower with its deep yellow eye and large velvety leaves, buried...

A fine early 19th century botanical study depicting a stunning array of flowers rendered in exquisite detail. Initialled 'J.C' and dated to the lower margin. Well presented in a wood...

An original 19th-century botanical study from 'Köhler's Medicinal Plants', a German herbal published in the later half of the century. Unsigned. Inscribed to the lower margin. Well p...

A fine watercolour and gouache flower study, monogrammed 'K.S.' and dated '1889' to the lower right-hand quadrant. Well-presented in a double washline ...

A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...

A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, England and had been part of an album of works assembled by the artist during the early 1900's. During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that they had picked or seen in gardens. Many were highly accomplished and extremely talented artists, who sadly were not encouraged to exhibit due to society frowning upon such activities. Artist/ School: Caroline Worsley...

English Victorian Gold Framed and Matted Botanical Illustration of Green-Winged Meadow Orchis with purple and pink flower (similar items: NWL7290, 7291, 7292)

The collage presents a curated selection of Ophrys species, each meticulously illustrated to showcase the distinctive features that characterize these unique orchids. The first ima...