Ketmia Sinensis seu Rosa Sinensis quinque folia

Article ID DP0548

Title

Ketmia Sinensis seu Rosa Sinensis quinque folia

Beautiful representation of a Hibiscus flower with a butterfly. From Matthaeus Merian after Theodor de Bry. The Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are often noted for their showy flowers and are commonly known simply as hibiscus, or less widely known as rose mallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees.

Year

ca. 1720

Artist

Valentini

Place of Publication Frankfurt on Main
Dimensions (cm)20,5 x 13
ConditionPerfect condition
Coloringoriginal colored
TechniqueCopper print

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31.50 €

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