Bellis perennis
Print
1777-1798 (made)
1777-1798 (made)
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A botanical illustration of a daisy. The daisy plant has three flowers in various stages of opening, from a closed bud to a fully opened flower. In the bottom left of the image there are small illustrations of the different parts of the flower.
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Materials and techniques | Engraving, coloured by hand |
Brief description | Print by William Kilburn, 'Daisy (Bellis Perennis)', plate from William Curtis, 'Flora Londinensis, London, engraving, 1777-98 |
Physical description | A botanical illustration of a daisy. The daisy plant has three flowers in various stages of opening, from a closed bud to a fully opened flower. In the bottom left of the image there are small illustrations of the different parts of the flower. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Lettered 'Kilburn pinxt. et Sculpt' and 'Bellis perennis' |
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Accession number | E.454-1996 |
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Record created | April 20, 2009 |
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