January
Print
1730 (made)
1730 (made)
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This print is from a set of twelve prints designed by Peter Casteels III. This set, titled Twelve Months of Flowers, was published in 1730. It was probably intended as a gardener’s specimen book. This engraving shows a bunch of winter flowers in an ornamental vase; each flower is identified with its name.
The National Art Library at the V&A holds a complete set, alongside its companion publication Twelve Months of Fruits.
The National Art Library at the V&A holds a complete set, alongside its companion publication Twelve Months of Fruits.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | 'January', from the set Twelve Months of Flowers, engraving designed by Peter Casteels III, Britain, 1730 |
| Physical description | Print showing a vase filled with flowers, with text listing the flowers |
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| Object history | From the collection of Robt. Furber Gardiner (sic) at Kensington |
| Production | From the set Twelve Months of Flowers, full set is at the National Art Library. |
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| Summary | This print is from a set of twelve prints designed by Peter Casteels III. This set, titled Twelve Months of Flowers, was published in 1730. It was probably intended as a gardener’s specimen book. This engraving shows a bunch of winter flowers in an ornamental vase; each flower is identified with its name. The National Art Library at the V&A holds a complete set, alongside its companion publication Twelve Months of Fruits. |
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| Accession number | 14518 |
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| Record created | December 7, 2005 |
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