A large paeony (Paeonia species) surrounded by various flowers and moths. Etching by W. Hollar, 1663, after himself.

  • Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677.
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[1674]
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24369i
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A large paeony (Paeonia species) surrounded by various flowers and moths. Etching by W. Hollar, 1663, after himself. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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[London (at the White Horse without New-gate)] : [John Overton], [1674]

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1 print : etching ; platemark 17.5 x 27.4 cm

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A peonie / peonia ; ænomonie / enomone ; Africane marigold ; Calendula / africana ; musca ; defies ; Oculus diei ; a double narcisse ; Narcissus duplex ; musca ; Rosa ; a rose ; W Hollar delin: et sculp: ; 1663 Sheet bears number "47" inscribed in ink

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Print is one of nine plates from the 1674 ed. of the book (plates of the bear and red lilies, present in 1663 ed., are wanting)

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Wellcome Collection 24369i

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