Items Similar to Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Wheat, Barley and Ryegrasses, c.1830
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Wheat, Barley and Ryegrasses, c.1830
$343.32per set
£256.49per set
€290per set
CA$478.06per set
A$513.64per set
CHF 275.57per set
MX$6,051.33per set
About the Item
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Wheat, Barley and Ryegrasses, c.1830
This set of eight early nineteenth-century botanical engravings presents several important European cereal and pasture grasses, including Triticum junceum, Triticum repens, Triticum radicosum, Triticum loliaceum, Hordeum pratense and Lolium perenne. Produced around 1830, these engravings were created during a period of heightened agricultural study and offer a precise visual record of the structure, seed heads and growth habits of key food and forage species.
Each plate is rendered in fine copperplate linework with subtle original hand coloring. The engravings depict the full form of each plant, with characteristic upright stems, dense compact seed spikes and the distinctive glume structures of the wheat and barley family. Beneath the main illustration, detailed inset studies show spikelets, florets, seeds and root structures, adding scientific clarity and visual depth.
The consistent size, composition and engraving style make these eight sheets a naturally cohesive group. Displayed together, they offer a striking blend of agricultural history and botanical beauty. Their clean, vertical format and calm natural palette make them ideal for kitchens, dining spaces, farmhouses, garden rooms, studies or any interior with a rustic, botanical or heritage-inspired aesthetic.
Condition Report:
Good antique condition with mild toning, occasional foxing and light edge wear consistent with early nineteenth-century paper. Strong visible plate impressions on all sheets. No tears or repairs. Hand coloring remains soft and well preserved.
Framing Tips:
Use warm white or ivory mats to highlight the engraving lines. Natural wood frames such as oak, birch or ash give a fresh, contemporary look, while slim gilt frames create an elegant traditional presentation. Keeping the plate impression visible adds authenticity.
Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring
Maker: James Sowerby, London, c.1830
- Dimensions:Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 8
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1830
- Condition:Good antique condition with mild toning, occasional foxing and light edge wear consistent with early nineteenth-century paper. Strong visible plate impressions on all sheets. No tears or repairs. Hand coloring remains soft and well preserved.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14151-177, -178, -179, -180, -181, -182, -183, -1841stDibs: LU3054347780982
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2009
1stDibs seller since 2017
2,836 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Langweer, Netherlands
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllSet of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bromus Brome Grasses, c.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bromus Brome Grasses, c.1830
This elegant set of eight early nineteenth-century botanical engravings presents a complete group of Bromus spe...
Category
Antique 1830s British Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Festuca
Brome Grasses, c.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Festuca & Brome Grasses, c.1830
This beautifully unified set of eight early 19th-century botanical engravings features several fine species ...
Category
Antique 1830s British Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bromus (Brome Grasses), c.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bromus (Brome Grasses), c.1830
This striking set of eight early 19th-century botanical engravings features several expressive species of Bro...
Category
Antique 1830s British Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Avena, Arundo
Meadow Grasses, c.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Avena, Arundo and Meadow Grasses, c.1830
This refined set of eight early nineteenth-century botanical engravings features a beautifully vari...
Category
Antique 1830s British Prints
Materials
Paper
Eight Antique Botanical Engravings of Agrostis, Panicum
Setaria Grasses, 1830
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Agrostis, Panicum & Setaria Grasses, c.1830
This refined set of eight antique botanical engravings presents an elegant survey of early ninet...
Category
Antique 1830s British Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Poa
Meadow Grasses, c.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Poa & Meadow Grasses, c.1830
This refined set of eight antique botanical engravings features several elegant Poa species—commonly known as m...
Category
Antique 1830s British Prints
Materials
Paper
You May Also Like
Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900
s
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Six Hand Coloured Botanical Prints/Lithographs and Engravings
Published by G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter and W. Fitch
Early Mid 19th Century
Size: image: 8.5 x 5.5 inches
P...
Category
Early 19th Century Art Deco Still-life Prints
Materials
Color
Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints - Grasses. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints. All grasses
Lithographs after the original botanical drawings by Hooker.
Original color
Published, circa 1850
Unframed.
The measurement giv...
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900
s
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Six Hand Coloured Botanical Prints/Lithographs and Engravings
Published by G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter and W. Fitch
Early Mid 19th Century
Size: image: 8.5 x 5.5 inches
P...
Category
Early 19th Century Art Deco Still-life Prints
Materials
Color
Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900
s
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Six Hand Coloured Botanical Prints/Lithographs and Engravings
Published by G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter and W. Fitch
Early Mid 19th Century
Size: image: 8.5 x 5.5 inches
P...
Category
Early 19th Century Art Deco Still-life Prints
Materials
Color
Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900
s
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Six Hand Coloured Botanical Prints/Lithographs and Engravings
Published by G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter and W. Fitch
Early Mid 19th Century
Size: image: 8.5 x 5.5 inches
P...
Category
Early 19th Century Art Deco Still-life Prints
Materials
Color
Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900
s
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Six Hand Coloured Botanical Prints/Lithographs and Engravings
Published by G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter and W. Fitch
Early Mid 19th Century
Size: image: 8.5 x 5.5 inches
P...
Category
Early 19th Century Art Deco Still-life Prints
Materials
Color
