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Bilder Jacques-Nicolas Bellin – Cotton, Cassava, Potato, and Indian Pea – Copperplate Engraving – 18th Century
Beskrivning
This finely detailed copperplate engraving presents four economically and botanically significant plants: Cotonier (cotton), Racine de Manioc (cassava), Patate (sweet potato), and Pois de Judée (Indian pea or chickpea). Each plant is depicted with key morphological elements, such as root structure, flowers, or seedpods, reflecting the Enlightenment-era focus on classification and practical botany.
The engraving is associated with the encyclopedic and geographic works of Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, who contributed both maps and natural history illustrations to volumes documenting the flora of colonial territories. These representations were intended for educational purposes, promoting knowledge of global crops and their cultivation.
Artist or Maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Dimensions: 25 cm x 19 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: 18th Century
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
