Gratiola aurea – Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving by Watts, 1840

RG-2026-113 · This reference is permanently assigned to this work.

ca. 1840, 19. Jh.

Technique: copper engraving
Publisher: W. H. Watts (Stecher), aus einem botanischen Tafelwerk (vgl. Loddiges Botanical Cabinet / englische botanische Werke)
Location: England
Dimensions: Rahmen ca. 25 × 30 cm; Bildmotiv ca. 9 × 12 cm (visible size)
Frame: Goldrahmen mit hellem Passepartout und schmalem vergoldetem Innenrahmen um das Blatt
Condition: good

Price

from CHF 200

About the Work

This delicate botanical copper engraving depicts Gratiola aurea, the golden hedge-hyssop, in vivid original hand-colouring from 1840. The label on the reverse attributes the plate to the engraver Watts and documents its origin from an English botanical folio. Botanical prints of this era appeal to collectors and interior designers – the combination of the hand-coloured bloom and an understated gold frame makes this piece instantly decorative and timeless.

Provenance

Acquired through the renowned art dealer Rudolf Raubach in St. Gallen (stamp on the back). The original label states: 'Original Kupferstich von Watts anno 1840, altkoloriert aus dem Bot. Werk' (original copper engraving by Watts, 1840, early colouring, from the botanical work). A charming, well-documented piece from a private collection in Zug.

Inscriptions

Bildunterschrift: 'Gratiola aurea.' — Rückseitiges Etikett: 'Original Kupferstich von Watts anno 1840 altkoloriert aus dem Bot. Werk'

Shipping & returns

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