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Gentiana verna (Gentian) (Pl. 13 from Mrs. E. Roscoe, "Floral Illustrations...", London, 1829)

After: Margaret Roscoe (English, active 1829–1838)
Robert Havell, Jr. (American (born in England), 1793–1878)
published 1829
Place of Publication: London

Medium/Technique Aquatint and engraving, hand-colored
Dimensions Platemark: 27.5 x 18.5 cm (10 13/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Sheet: 27.7 x 21.6 cm (10 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.318
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Dunthorne 266; Nissen 1676
DescriptionGentiana verna (Gentian) Pl. 13 from "Floral Illustrations of the Seasons", consisting of representations drawn from Nature of some of the most beautiful, hardy and rare Herbaceous Plants, cultivated in the Flower Garden, carefully arranged according to their seasons of flowering, with botanical descriptions, directions for culture etc. by Mrs. Edward Roscoe, Liverpool.
ProvenanceElita R. Dike, Brookline; to her spouse George P. Dike, Brookline; bequest to MFA May 14, 1969