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LOT 60269:
Risso - 4 Citrus Fruit Engravings
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Risso - 4 Citrus Fruit Engravings
This finely detailed, stipple engraving is from the work entitled Histoire Naturelle des Orangers, authored by Joseph Risso with engravings based on drawings by the renowned Pierre Poiteau. This first edition was published in Paris between 1818-1822.
Orangeries had begun developing in the late 17th century, thus creating interest in citrus varieties. Plenty of new cultivars and varieties had been developed and were included in the publishing of this work.
Risso was well-known as a naturalist while he worked in Nice, France. His interests reached beyond just botanicals and even has a dolphin named after him. Pierre Poiteau, a celebrated artist, provided the drawings from which these engravings were made. Poiteau had studied under the reknowned Pierre J. Redoute, and Poiteau's art reflected the beauty and artistic grace of Redoute's works.
The work is in good to excellent condition overall. There is some extremely light scattered foxing to some of the pages. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
~ 10" by 13 3/4"
