" Ligustrum Vulgare - Privet or prim "

A relative of the Olive this tough little bush is lightly scented, and very tollerant of harsh conditions. Previously grown for its (poisonous) blueblack berries, which were used as a blue dye, it is now common as a hedge, and decorative bush plant, because of its hardiness..

[This is an original engraved hand-colored botanical print, more than 220 years old.]

An Oringal print from the PUBLICATION: Flora Londinensis with the TOPIC: Shrubs from ARTIST: Sowerby (James) is avaiable at DerbyCityPrints.com ·


• Artist:	Sowerby (James) James Sowerby (1757-1822)
• Publication:	Flora Londinensis Edition: 1 Plate number: 300 Flora Londinensis
• Latin Name:	Ligustrum Vulgare
• Published:	William Curtis In London, England
• Author:	Curtis (William) William Curtis (1746-1799)
• Date Printed:	1775 - 1789
• Condition:	[8.5] Original Hand-coloring is excellent, strong plate mark. Light warping, even age toning. Lightly offset, uneven bound edge.Please see Zoom In for details.
• Size:	~ 11 x 18.25 " \| ~ (28 x 46) cm Copper Engraving On Antique Laid Paper Paper

More About the Artist :
James Sowerby Bio Francais
More About the Book or Publication :
A brief history on the plate numeration of William Curtis's masterpiece Flora Londinensis

Topic Browser :

	Shrubs