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Curtis’s Botanical Magazine

Hand-colored engravings from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, meticulously crafted between 1790 and 1850, are available for sale. These botanical illustrations are not only cherished historical artifacts but also coveted collectibles for enthusiasts of botanical art and natural history. These exquisite pieces, offering glimpses into the botanical wonders of past centuries, are often sought after by collectors, decorators, and individuals with a passion for botany and art.

Each engraving tells a unique story, depicting plant specimens discovered and documented by botanists and explorers during a time of great scientific exploration and discovery. Whether one is drawn to the delicate beauty of a particular flower or the historical significance of a botanical illustration, owning a hand-colored engraving from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine is a way to connect with the rich tapestry of botanical knowledge and discovery that has shaped our understanding of the natural world.

Owning a hand-colored engraving from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine is like possessing a piece of botanical history, a tangible link to the pioneering efforts of botanists and illustrators who sought to document and understand the world’s plant diversity. Each engraving is a testament to the enduring beauty and fascination of the plant kingdom, as well as the skill and dedication of those who sought to capture it on paper for posterity.

  • Curtis Plate 247 Sweet Scabious

    Curtis Plate 247 Sweet Scabious

    Curtis Plate 247 Sweet Scabious

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 249 Blue-Flowered Cineraria

    Curtis Plate 249 Blue-Flowered Cineraria

    Curtis Plate 249 Blue-Flowered Cineraria

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 234 Tree Flax

    Curtis Plate 234 Tree Flax

    Curtis Plate 234 Tree Flax

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 240 Three-Coloured Crane's-Bill

    Curtis Plate 240 Three-Coloured Crane’s-Bill

    Curtis Plate 240 Three-Coloured Crane’s-Bill

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 245 Broad - Leav'd Shrubby Germander

    Curtis Plate 245 Broad – Leav’d Shrubby Germander

    Curtis Plate 245 Broad – Leav’d Shrubby Germander

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 253 Jointed-Podded Lathyrus

    Curtis Plate 253 Jointed-Podded Lathyrus

    Curtis Plate 253 Jointed-Podded Lathyrus

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 254 Mexican Lopezia

    Curtis Plate 254 Mexican Lopezia

    Curtis Plate 254 Mexican Lopezia

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 255 Sessile-Leaved or Common Cytisus

    Curtis Plate 255 Sessile-Leaved or Common Cytisus

    Curtis Plate 255 Sessile-Leaved or Common Cytisus

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 256 Long-Flowered Ixia

    Curtis Plate 256 Long-Flowered Ixia

    Curtis Plate 256 Long-Flowered Ixia

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 257 Scarlet Lychnis

    Curtis Plate 257 Scarlet Lychnis

    Curtis Plate 257 Scarlet Lychnis

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 258 Purple Coronilla

    Curtis Plate 258 Purple Coronilla

    Curtis Plate 258 Purple Coronilla

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 259 Catesby's Lily

    Curtis Plate 259 Catesby’s Lily

    Curtis Plate 259 Catesby’s Lily

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by Sydenham Teast Edwards illustrates flowering plants.

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  • Curtis Plate 239 Atamasco Lily

    Curtis Plate 239 Atamasco Lily

    Curtis Plate 239 Atamasco Lily

    This original hand-colored engraving from The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed created in 1794 by James Sowerby illustrates flowering plants.

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Each engraving in Curtis’s Botanical Magazine is a masterpiece of precision and artistry, meticulously hand-colored to bring out the subtle nuances of each plant specimen. These images served not only to delight the eyes but also to educate and inspire generations of botanists, naturalists, and garden enthusiasts.

Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the engravings in Curtis’s Botanical Magazine are valuable historical documents, chronicling the botanical wonders encountered by explorers and naturalists during a time of burgeoning scientific discovery. They capture the spirit of curiosity and discovery that characterized the Age of Enlightenment, when the natural world was viewed with a sense of wonder and awe.

While original hand-colored engravings from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine are rare and highly prized, they do occasionally become available for sale through reputable antique dealers, auction houses, and specialized botanical art galleries. Acquiring one of these engravings allows one to own a tangible piece of botanical history, a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic vision of the era.